How to Pronounce Career

To pronounce "career", say car-EER — 2 syllables, IPA /kɝˈɪɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kɝˈɪɹ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kəɹˈiə/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “career”

Break "career" into 2 beats and lean on "EER" — that's the stressed one.

What does career mean?

noun

  1. One’s calling in life; one's working occupation or profession, especially when pursued seriously or over a long period of time.
  2. The course, evolution, and ongoing advancement of one's working life, especially in one particular field.

verb

  1. To move rapidly straight ahead, especially in an uncontrolled way.

adjective

  1. Doing something professionally, for a living .
  2. Synonym of serial (“doing something regularly”).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "career"?▾

To pronounce "career", say car-EER — 2 syllables, IPA /kɝˈɪɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "career"?▾

"Career" has 2 syllables: car · eer.

What is the IPA transcription of "career"?▾

The IPA transcription of "career" is /kɝˈɪɹ/.

What does "career" mean?▾

Career: One’s calling in life; one's working occupation or profession, especially when pursued seriously or over a long period of time.

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