To pronounce "carboniferous", say CARB-on-if-er-ous — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
carboniferous
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"carboniferous" has 5 syllables: carb-on-if-er-ous. It rhymes with vociferous and coniferous, if that helps it stick.
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"Carboniferous" has 5 syllables: carb · on · if · er · ous.
Carboniferous: Containing or producing carbon.
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