How to Pronounce Cart

To pronounce "cart", say CART — one syllable, IPA /kɑːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kɑːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cart”

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

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

What does cart mean?

noun

  1. A small, open, wheeled vehicle, drawn or pushed by a person or animal, more often used for transporting goods than passengers.

    “The grocer delivered his goods by cart.”

  2. A small motor vehicle resembling a car; a go-cart.

verb

  1. To carry goods.

    “I've been carting these things around all day.”

  2. To carry or convey in a cart.

Hear “cart” in real sentences

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Words that rhyme with cart

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imparttartpartdartsmartstartsweetheartheartdepartartapartcounterpart

Related words

handcartpushcartgo-carthauldragdraywheelbarrowwagon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cart"?▾

"Cart" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cart"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cart" is /kɑːt/.

What does "cart" mean?▾

Cart: A small, open, wheeled vehicle, drawn or pushed by a person or animal, more often used for transporting goods than passengers.

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