How to Pronounce Carrion

To pronounce "carrion", say CARR-ion — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæ.ɹi.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkæ.ɹi.ən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “carrion”

"carrion" has 2 syllables: carr-ion. It rhymes with utilitarian and authoritarian, if that helps it stick.

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

What does carrion mean?

noun

  1. Dead flesh; carcasses.

    “Vultures feed on carrion.”

  2. A contemptible or worthless person.

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Words that rhyme with carrion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

utilitarianauthoritarianbarbarianagrariansectariancontrarianegalitarianproletariandisciplinarianhumanitariancentenarianoctogenarian

Related words

offaldeathcrowvladimirvazquezcarcasscarcasecarkeys

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carrion"?▾

"Carrion" has 2 syllables: carr · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "carrion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "carrion" is /ˈkæ.ɹi.ən/.

What does "carrion" mean?▾

Carrion: Dead flesh; carcasses.

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