To pronounce "carpe-diem", say CARP-ed-iem — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
carpe-diem
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"carpe-diem" has 3 syllables: carp-ed-iem. It rhymes with mausoleum and colosseum, if that helps it stick.
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"Carpe-diem" has 3 syllables: carp · ed · iem.
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