How to Pronounce Carouse

To pronounce "carouse", say CAR-ous-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈɹaʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

carouse

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/kəˈɹaʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “carouse”

"carouse" has 3 syllables: car-ous-e. It rhymes with rouse and arouse, if that helps it stick.

What does carouse mean?

noun

  1. A large draught of liquor.
  2. A drinking match; a carousal.

verb

  1. To engage in a noisy or drunken social gathering.

    “We are all going to carouse at Brian's tonight.”

  2. To drink to excess.

    “If I survive this headache, I promise no more carousing at Brian's.”

Words that rhyme with carouse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rousearouseespousesousechousedrowsetousebrowsescousetrousemenopausecows

Related words

roistercarousalriotrevelracketbousecavortbacchanalize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carouse"?▾

"Carouse" has 3 syllables: car · ous · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "carouse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "carouse" is /kəˈɹaʊz/.

What does "carouse" mean?▾

Carouse: A large draught of liquor.

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