How to Pronounce Carney

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

CARN-ey

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💡 Tip for remembering “carney”

"carney" has 2 syllables: carn-ey. It rhymes with blarney and barney, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: karney — easy to mix up when writing.

What does carney mean?

noun

  1. A person who works in a carnival (often one who uses exaggerated showmanship or fraud).
  2. The jargon used by carnival workers.

noun

  1. Flattery.

verb

  1. To cajole, wheedle, or coax.

Synonyms

showie

Words that rhyme with carney

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blarneybarneycarnybarnygarnikulkarnisarneyarneyarniecarniecharneyczarny

Related words

carnecarnercarnellcarollcarriscarriecarreycarone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carney"?▾

"Carney" has 2 syllables: carn · ey.

What does "carney" mean?▾

Carney: A person who works in a carnival (often one who uses exaggerated showmanship or fraud).

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