How to Pronounce Carpeting

To pronounce "carpeting", say CARP-et-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

CARP-et-ing

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"carpeting" has 3 syllables: carp-et-ing.

verb

To lay carpet, or to have carpet installed, in an area.
“After the fire, they carpeted over the blackened hardwood flooring.”
To substantially cover something, as a carpet does; to blanket something.
“Popcorn and candy wrappers carpeted the floor of the cinema.”

noun

Carpet or a piece of carpet, especially when speaking of installation or removal.
“As part of the restoration of the house, they took up the carpeting and left the hardwood floors exposed.”
Cloth or materials for carpets.

How many syllables are in "carpeting"?▾

"Carpeting" has 3 syllables: carp · et · ing.

What does "carpeting" mean?▾

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

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