How to Pronounce Carceral

To pronounce "carceral", say CARC-er-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑːsəɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɑːsəɹəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “carceral”

"carceral" has 3 syllables: carc-er-al.

What does carceral mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to imprisonment or a prison.

Related words

incarcerativecorrectionalpenitentiarycriminalpenalpenologicalpenologiccriminological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carceral"?▾

"Carceral" has 3 syllables: carc · er · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "carceral"?▾

The IPA transcription of "carceral" is /ˈkɑːsəɹəl/.

What does "carceral" mean?▾

Carceral: Of or pertaining to imprisonment or a prison.

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