How to pronounce karst
Say it like KARST. Karst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KARST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Karst pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of karst
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAHST.
What does karst mean?
- A type of land formation, usually with many caves formed through the dissolving of limestone by underground drainage.
Where does karst come from?
The metathesis in the Slovene term precludes German borrowing from Slovene.
Questions about saying karst
How do you pronounce karst?
Say KARST. The American pronunciation is /kɑrst/. In British English it is /kɑːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in karst?
Karst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KARST.
Is karst 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 /kɑːst/ (KAHST).