How to pronounce karn
Say it like KARN. Karn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/kɑrn/KARN
UK British/kɑːn/KAHN
- KARN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Karn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of karn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAHN.
What does karn mean?
noun
- A pile of rocks.
Where does karn come from?
Borrowed from Cornish karn.
Words that rhyme with karn
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of karn.
Words that sound like karn
- carne
Questions about saying karn
How do you pronounce karn?
Say KARN. The American pronunciation is /kɑrn/. In British English it is /kɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in karn?
Karn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KARN.
Is karn 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 /kɑːn/ (KAHN).
What words sound the same as karn?
Karn sounds the same as carne in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.