How to Pronounce Carl

To pronounce "carl", say CARL — one syllable, IPA /kɑːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kɑːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “carl”

"carl" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with snarl and gnarl, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: carll, karl — easy to mix up when writing.

What does carl mean?

noun

  1. A rude, rustic man; a churl.
  2. A stingy person; a niggard.

Words that rhyme with carl

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snarlgnarlensnarlknarlgarlcharlealbemarlecarllgnarleharlkarlmccarl

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carl"?▾

"Carl" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "carl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "carl" is /kɑːl/.

What does "carl" mean?▾

Carl: A rude, rustic man; a churl.

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