To pronounce "carpus", say CARP-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑː.pəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
carpus
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/ˈkɑː.pəs/
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"carpus" has 2 syllables: carp-us. It rhymes with carpous, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: carpous — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Carpus" has 2 syllables: carp · us.
The IPA transcription of "carpus" is /ˈkɑː.pəs/.
Carpus: The group of bones that make up the wrist.
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