How to Pronounce Cartons

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

CART-ons

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💡 Tip for remembering “cartons”

"cartons" has 2 syllables: cart-ons. It rhymes with martens and heartens, if that helps it stick.

What does cartons mean?

noun

  1. An inexpensive, disposable box-like container fashioned from either paper, paper with wax-covering (wax paper), or other lightweight material.

    “a carton of milk”

  2. A pack of cigarettes, usually ten, wrapped in cellophane or packed in a light cardboard box.

verb

  1. To put in a carton.

Synonyms

cardboard boxcontainerpackagecasepack

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Words that rhyme with cartons

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martensheartenskindergartensmartins

Related words

cartonfulbinsbollardsboothsboxesbulletscanisterscans

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cartons"?▾

"Cartons" has 2 syllables: cart · ons.

What does "cartons" mean?▾

Cartons: An inexpensive, disposable box-like container fashioned from either paper, paper with wax-covering (wax paper), or other lightweight material.

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