How to Pronounce Carpet

To pronounce "carpet", say CARP-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “carpet”

"carpet" has 2 syllables: carp-et.

What does carpet mean?

noun

  1. A fabric used as a complete floor covering.
  2. Any surface or cover resembling a carpet or fulfilling its function.

verb

  1. To lay carpet, or to have carpet installed, in an area.

    “After the fire, they carpeted over the blackened hardwood flooring.”

  2. To substantially cover something, as a carpet does; to blanket something.

    “Popcorn and candy wrappers carpeted the floor of the cinema.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carpet"?▾

"Carpet" has 2 syllables: carp · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "carpet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "carpet" is /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/.

What does "carpet" mean?▾

Carpet: A fabric used as a complete floor covering.

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