How to Pronounce Carnies

To pronounce "carnies", say CARN-ies — 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

CARN-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “carnies”

"carnies" has 2 syllables: carn-ies. It rhymes with barneys and farnese, if that helps it stick.

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

What does carnies mean?

noun

  1. A proponent of carnism; one who supports the practice of eating meat and using other animal products.

noun

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

verb

  1. To cajole, wheedle, or coax.

Synonyms

showie

Words that rhyme with carnies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

barneysfarnesecarneys

Related words

wereotherarebarkercarneyciviliansgeeknon-carnies

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carnies"?▾

"Carnies" has 2 syllables: carn · ies.

What does "carnies" mean?▾

Carnies: A proponent of carnism; one who supports the practice of eating meat and using other animal products.

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