To pronounce "karat", say KAR-at — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæɹ.ət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkæɹ.ət/
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"karat" has 2 syllables: kar-at. It rhymes with disparate and merit, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: carrot, carat, karet — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Karat" has 2 syllables: kar · at.
The IPA transcription of "karat" is /ˈkæɹ.ət/.
Karat: A unit of fineness or concentration of gold equalling 1/24 part of gold in an alloy.
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