Native Phrase Lab
WillowbrookWord 338 of 545 · Food and drink
How to pronounce carrot
/ˈkærət/ British English
KA·rət
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
ca·ROT
✓ Say
KA·rət
My tip
Stress the start: KA-rət.
In a sentence
Grate the carrot for the salad.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: KA-rət.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce carrot?
In British English, carrot is pronounced /ˈkærət/. Say it like this: KA-rət. Stress the start: KA-rət.
How many syllables are in carrot?
When you say it, carrot has 2 syllables: KA-rət. The strong beat is the first one, KA.
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