How to Pronounce Carry

To pronounce "carry", say CARRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkæ.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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Syllable

Letters

/ˈkæ.ɹi/

IPA

"carry" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cary, carrie, carie, karry — 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”

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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "carry"?▾

"Carry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "carry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "carry" is /ˈkæ.ɹi/.

What does "carry" mean?▾

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

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