How to Pronounce Carousel

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

carousel

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying carousel, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌkærəˈsɛl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “carousel”

"carousel" has 3 syllables: car-ous-el. It rhymes with compel and propel, if that helps it stick.

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

What does carousel mean?

noun

  1. A merry-go-round (type of ride on rotating platform).
  2. A continuously revolving device for item delivery.

    “After collecting his suitcase at the baggage carousel, he left the airport.”

Hear “carousel” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with carousel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelpropelimpelquellcitadelravelswelltelldwellshellcellexpel

Related words

merry-go-roundwhirligigroundaboutcarrouselconveyorwalkwaytreadmillarmoury

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carousel"?▾

"Carousel" has 3 syllables: car · ous · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "carousel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "carousel" is /ˌkærəˈsɛl/.

What does "carousel" mean?▾

Carousel: A merry-go-round (type of ride on rotating platform).

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “carousel” in the full dictionary →