How to Pronounce Careers

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

CAR-eers

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💡 Tip for remembering “careers”

"careers" has 2 syllables: car-eers. It rhymes with sneers and tears, if that helps it stick.

What does careers mean?

noun

  1. One's calling in life; a person's occupation; one's profession.
  2. General course of action or conduct in life, or in a particular part of it.

    “Washington's career as a soldier”

verb

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

    “The car careered down the road, missed the curve, and went through a hedge.”

Words that rhyme with careers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sneerstearsappearsracketeersyearsclearsfrontiersveersadherescheerscavaliersinterferes

Related words

vocationcallingcarerscarreracarrerascarrierecoursescrafts

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "careers"?▾

"Careers" has 2 syllables: car · eers.

What does "careers" mean?▾

Careers: One's calling in life; a person's occupation; one's profession.

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