How to Pronounce Carafe

To pronounce "carafe", say CAR-af-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈɹæf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/kəˈɹæf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “carafe”

"carafe" has 3 syllables: car-af-e. It rhymes with gaf and chaff, if that helps it stick.

What does carafe mean?

noun

  1. A bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.
  2. A glass pot with a spout for pouring, used for both serving coffee and as a receptacle during the brewing process.

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Words that rhyme with carafe

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gafchaffgaffstafflaughepitaphgaffehalfgiraffesclaffphotographriffraff

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carafe"?▾

"Carafe" has 3 syllables: car · af · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "carafe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "carafe" is /kəˈɹæf/.

What does "carafe" mean?▾

Carafe: A bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.

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