How to pronounce "karşı" in English
kɑːr
KAR
Primary stress: KAR
Hear native speakers say karşı in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “karşı”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KAR
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "karşı" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "karşı" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "karşı" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "karşı" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "karşı is" sounds like "karşı-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "karşı" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Bunu herkesin yabancılara, geleceğe ve risk almaya karşı duydukları korkuyu koruma ihtiyacında hissedebilirsiniz.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Birkaç kez fark edilmeden bayılır gibi bakındığım bir durumla karşı karşıyayım.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“İlk kez mahcup oldum, bilmediğim bir geleceğin korkusu ile karşı karşıyaydım.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Kadınlar bu duruma karşı çıkıyor.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “karşı”
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Bunu herkesin yabancılara, geleceğe ve risk almaya karşı duydukları korkuyu koruma ihtiyacında hissedebilirsiniz.
Hear it in context: “karşı”
4 clipsThe English word “karşı” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as kɑːr (phonetic respelling: KAR). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KAR), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “karşı” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 4 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “karşı” in natural connected speech across American (US: 4 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (4 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @3:19
“elimizde olanı korumakla ilgili bir hale geldi. Bunu herkesin yabancılara, geleceğe ve risk almaya karşı duydukları korkuyu koruma ihtiyacında hissedebilirsiniz. geleceğe ve risk almaya karşı duydukları korkuyu”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @0:48
“Ama ben, absence nöbeti olarak bilinen özel bir epilepsi türünden muzdaribim. Birkaç kez fark edilmeden bayılır gibi bakındığım bir durumla karşı karşıyayım. Bilmeyen insanlar için dikkatsizlik veya tik gibi görünebilirler.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @1:21
“O yıl hamile kaldım. Ve işte o an, hayatımda ilk kez utanç duydum. İlk kez mahcup oldum, bilmediğim bir geleceğin korkusu ile karşı karşıyaydım. Ve annemle konuştum.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #4 · @8:59
“Büyük Kırılmanın olma nedeni budur. Kadınlar bu duruma karşı çıkıyor. İş yerinden gidiyorlar.”
Definition & Meaning: “karşı”
- Deliberate misspelling of car.
Example Sentences (3)
- “In the fifties the need for a Klown vehicle was evident and a King Midget Frame was acquired and a Klown Kar was added.”
- “Bunu herkesin yabancılara, geleceğe ve risk almaya karşı duydukları korkuyu koruma ihtiyacında hissedebilirsiniz.”
- “Birkaç kez fark edilmeden bayılır gibi bakındığım bir durumla karşı karşıyayım.”
Pronounce: “karşı”
- Pronunciation:
- KAR
- Syllables:
- KAR
- Primary stress:
- KAR
- IPA:
- kɑːr
- Hear it in context
- karşı
Words that Rhyme with “karşı”
-ɑrWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"karşı" (⁄kɑːr⁄) 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, "karşı" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about karşı
How do you pronounce “karşı”?
“karşı” is pronounced ⁄kɑːr⁄ (KAR). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “karşı”?
The primary stress in “karşı” is on “KAR”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “karşı” mean?
Deliberate misspelling of car.
How can I hear “karşı” used in real sentences?
This page has 4 real-world video examples of “karşı” 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 “karşı”?
Single-syllable words like "karşı" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "karşı" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.