How to Pronounce Carp

To pronounce "carp", say CARP — one syllable, IPA /ˈkɑːp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈkɑːp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “carp”

"carp" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sharp and scarp, if that helps it stick.

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

What does carp mean?

noun

  1. Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae, especially the common carp, Cyprinus carpio.

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Words that rhyme with carp

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sharpscarptarpsharpegarpcarpeflarpscharparpharpharpe

Related words

cavilchicanebreamcruciangoldfishpickerelfishspawn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carp"?▾

"Carp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "carp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "carp" is /ˈkɑːp/.

What does "carp" mean?▾

Carp: Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae, especially the common carp, Cyprinus carpio.

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