How to Pronounce Carries

To pronounce "carries", say CARR-ies — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

carries

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Syllables

Letters

CARR-ies

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"carries" has 2 syllables: carr-ies. It rhymes with contemporaries and luminaries, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: karis — easy to mix up when writing.

noun

A manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.
“Adjust your carry from time to time so that you don't tire too quickly.”
A tract of land over which boats or goods are carried between two bodies of navigable water; a portage.

verb

To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
To transfer from one place (such as a country, book, or column) to another.
“to carry an account to the ledger”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "carries"?▾

"Carries" has 2 syllables: carr · ies.

What does "carries" mean?▾

Carries: A manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.

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