How to Pronounce Careens

To pronounce "careens", say CAR-eens — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

CAR-eens

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💡 Tip for remembering “careens”

"careens" has 2 syllables: car-eens. It rhymes with keens and leans, if that helps it stick.

What does careens mean?

verb

To heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other, in order to clean it of barnacles and weed, or to repair it below the water line.
To tilt on one side.

Synonyms

heel

Words that rhyme with careens

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keens leans demeans marines machines smithereens teens beans queens jeans screens submarines

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "careens"?▾

"Careens" has 2 syllables: car · eens.

What does "careens" mean?▾

Careens: To heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other, in order to clean it of barnacles and weed, or to repair it below the water line.

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