How to pronounce carver
Say it like KAR-ver. Carver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of carver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-vuh.
What does carver mean?
- Someone who carves; an artist who produces carvings.
- A carving knife.
- A butcher.
Where does carver come from?
From Middle English carver, karvere, kerver, kervere, equivalent to carve + -er.
Questions about saying carver
How do you pronounce carver?
Say KAR-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carver?
Carver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · ver.
Is carver 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 /ˈkɑːvə/ (KAH-vuh).