How to Pronounce Carnage

To pronounce "carnage", say CARN-ag-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑː.nɪdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkɑː.nɪdʒ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “carnage”

"carnage" has 3 syllables: carn-ag-e. It rhymes with harnage, if that helps it stick.

What does carnage mean?

noun

Death and destruction.
The corpses, gore, etc. that remain after a massacre.

Synonyms

bloodbath massacre insurrectionism

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Words that rhyme with carnage

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harnage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carnage"?▾

"Carnage" has 3 syllables: carn · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "carnage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "carnage" is /ˈkɑː.nɪdʒ/.

What does "carnage" mean?▾

Carnage: Death and destruction.

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