To pronounce "carvel-built", say CARV-elb-uilt — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CARV-elb-uilt
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"carvel-built" has 3 syllables: carv-elb-uilt.
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"Carvel-built" has 3 syllables: carv · elb · uilt.
Carvel-built: (of a wooden vessel) Having the planks of the hull laid flush and caulked to make a smooth finish.
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