How to pronounce carved
Say it like KARVD. Carved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KARVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of carved
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAHVD.
What does carved mean?
- made for or formed by carving (carven is archaic or literary)“the carved fretwork”“an intricately carved door”
Words that rhyme with carved
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Questions about saying carved
How do you pronounce carved?
Say KARVD. The American pronunciation is /kɑrvd/. In British English it is /kɑːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carved?
Carved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KARVD.
Is carved pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɑːvd/ (KAHVD).