How to Pronounce Carriage

To pronounce "carriage", say CARR-iag-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkæɹɪdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkæɹɪdʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kˈæɹɪdʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “carriage”

"carriage" has 3 syllables: carr-iag-e. It rhymes with disparage and miscarriage, if that helps it stick.

What does carriage mean?

noun

  1. The act of conveying; carrying.
  2. Means of conveyance.

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Words that rhyme with carriage

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disparagemiscarriageintermarriageremarriageharrageundercarriageparageswaraj

Related words

coachequipagerigbearingposturebandwagoncartwheelbarrow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carriage"?▾

"Carriage" has 3 syllables: carr · iag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "carriage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "carriage" is /ˈkæɹɪdʒ/.

What does "carriage" mean?▾

Carriage: The act of conveying; carrying.

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