How to Pronounce Carbuncle

To pronounce "carbuncle", say CARB-uncl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /[ˈkʰɑːbʌŋkl̩]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/[ˈkʰɑːbʌŋkl̩]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “carbuncle”

"carbuncle" has 3 syllables: carb-uncl-e.

What does carbuncle mean?

noun

  1. A deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.
  2. A charge or bearing supposed to represent the precious stone, with eight sceptres or staves radiating from a common centre; an escarbuncle.

Related words

carbunkleescarbunclecharboclecarnositycarunclecarunculacarburetcarunculation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carbuncle"?▾

"Carbuncle" has 3 syllables: carb · uncl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "carbuncle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "carbuncle" is /[ˈkʰɑːbʌŋkl̩]/.

What does "carbuncle" mean?▾

Carbuncle: A deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.

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