How to pronounce "carry" in English
ˈkæri
KA·ree
Primary stress: KA
Hear native speakers say carry in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “carry”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KA
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
ree
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("KA"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "carry" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "carry is" sounds like "carry-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "carry" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“carry in your head you don't need to nowadays there was a time when you had to memorize and”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“carry that same Spirit of doing what you know is the right thing throughout all the actions in your”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“carry out the calculations for every possible process in some cases the calculations are just too difficult we”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Carry on. Because we're not listening to the signs and the symptoms.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“carry going across airports I think polio eradications already cost about 10”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Carry the one, mind you, carry the one to get a four.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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carry in your head you don't need to nowadays there was a time when you had to memorize and
Hear it in context: “carry”
24,398 clipsThe English word “carry” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈkæri (phonetic respelling: KA-ree). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (KA · ree), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (KA). Grammatically, “carry” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 24,398 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “carry” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @4:09
“is better to keep away all that you carry in your head you don't need to nowadays there was a time when you had to memorize and head you don't need to nowadays there”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @10:37
“sneak up on you and prepare yourself to carry that same Spirit of doing what you know is the right thing throughout all the actions in your know is the right thing throughout all”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @18:59
“do uh and although we can't carry out the calculations for every possible process in some cases the calculations are just too difficult we possible process in some cases the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @31:01
“when it gets full, what do we do? Carry on. Because we're not listening to the signs and the symptoms. Because we're not listening to the signs and the symptoms.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @25:13
“little yellow cards we used to have to carry going across airports I think polio eradications already cost about 10 polio eradications already cost about 10”
Definition & Meaning: “carry”
- To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
- To notionally transfer from one place (such as a country, book, or column) to another.
- A manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.
- A tract of land over which boats or goods are carried between two bodies of navigable water; a portage.
Example Sentences (3)
- “"By means of the Golden Cap I shall command the Winged Monkeys to carry you to the gates of the Emerald City," said Glinda, "for it would be a shame to deprive the people of so wonderful a ruler."”
- “to carry the war from Greece into Asia”
- “carry in your head you don't need to nowadays there was a time when you had to memorize and”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “carry”
- Pronunciation:
- KA-ree
- Syllables:
- KA · ree
- Written Hyphenation:
- car · ry
- Primary stress:
- KA
- IPA:
- ˈkæri
- Hear it in context
- carry
Words that Rhyme with “carry”
-æriWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"carry" (⁄ˈkæri⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "carry" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about carry
How do you pronounce “carry”?
“carry” is pronounced ⁄ˈkæri⁄ (KA-ree). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “carry”?
“carry” has 2 syllables: KA · ree.
Where is the stress in “carry”?
The primary stress in “carry” is on “KA”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “carry” mean?
To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
How can I hear “carry” used in real sentences?
This page has 24398 real-world video examples of “carry” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “carry”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).