Comment prononcer « caretaker » en anglais
ˈkɛərˌteɪ.kər
KAIR·tay·kər
Accent tonique principal : KAIR
Écoutez des locuteurs natifs dire « caretaker » dans des clips vidéo authentiques
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “caretaker”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KAIR
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
tay
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
kər
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("KAIR"). Elevate your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "caretaker" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "caretaker is" sounds like "caretaker-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "caretaker" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“caretaker's door odd man answered then the house phone did not work she got”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“caretaker. So, he knew me before I could walk and talk.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“caretaker. I think he did her hair and makeup as well, too. Are you excited? So excited. I can't wait. It's hard to even believe that she was real. She's a”— Smithsonian ChannelWatch clip
“caretaker next door that knows both of his name is william and william said no this is no way and i go yeah i didn't”— WIREDWatch clip
“caretaker leader until a new government let's get more from Anika closa in bin she's an SPD member of the”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“The caretaker prime minister has previously said he will ensure fair punishment by law for those involved in violent protests.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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caretaker's door odd man answered then the house phone did not work she got
Écouter en contexte: “caretaker”
558 extraitsThe Anglais word “caretaker” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈkɛərˌteɪ.kər (phonetic respelling: KAIR-tay-kər). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (KAIR · tay · kər), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (KAIR). Grammatically, “caretaker” functions as a noun, adjective. SayItVid indexes 558 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “caretaker” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University, TEDx Talks, Smithsonian Channel.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @17:38
“killed by an oddly Walking Man sister got worried left the car banged on a caretaker's door odd man answered then the house phone did not work she got nervous when over to the window Cemetery ground moved soil”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @6:16
“time when I was on the road, he was my caretaker. So, he knew me before I could walk and talk. walk and talk.”
- 🇺🇸 USSmithsonian ChannelClip #3 · @0:05
“We're going to Damon Divine's apartment and he was Emma Sumac's friend and caretaker. I think he did her hair and makeup as well, too. Are you excited? So excited. I can't wait. It's hard to even believe that she was real. She's a excited. I can't wait. It's hard to even believe that she was real. She's a”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #4 · @10:18
“just not possible i did talk to the caretaker next door that knows both of his name is william and william said no this is no way and i go yeah i didn't of his name is william and william said”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @9:50
“will not be part of any new Coalition Schultz will however remain as the caretaker leader until a new government let's get more from Anika closa in bin she's an SPD member of the government let's get more from Anika closa in bin she's an SPD member of the”
Définition et signification: “caretaker”
- Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.
- Synonym of caregiver (“a person who provides care to another”).
- Temporary, on a short term basis.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “Her dad was a cemetery caretaker for many years. There was a lot of landscaping work. The gravedigging itself was done with backhoes.”
- “Johnson had to be drafted in as the caretaker manager after Hewlett resigned without warning the day before the final.”
- “caretaker's door odd man answered then the house phone did not work she got”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “caretaker”
- Pronunciation:
- KAIR-tay-kər
- Syllabes:
- KAIR · tay · kər
- Written Hyphenation:
- care · tak · er
- Accent tonique principal :
- KAIR
- IPA:
- ˈkɛərˌteɪ.kər
- Écouter en contexte
- caretaker
Synonymes: “caretaker”
Écoutez des mots sémantiquement proches de « caretaker » dans de vrais clips vidéo :
Mots qui riment avec “caretaker”
-ɛərˌteɪkərMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "caretaker" (⁄ˈkɛərˌteɪ.kər⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « caretaker »
Comment prononcer « caretaker » en anglais ?
« caretaker » se prononce ⁄ˈkɛərˌteɪ.kər⁄ (KAIR-tay-kər). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Combien de syllabes compte « caretaker » ?
« caretaker » compte 3 syllabes : KAIR · tay · kər.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « caretaker » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « caretaker » se trouve sur « KAIR ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « caretaker » ?
Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.
Comment écouter « caretaker » dans des phrases réelles ?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “caretaker”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].