How to pronounce "cargo"

cargo

Noun
American
/ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

Syllable Breakdown

car go

How natives say cargo

British
/ˈkɑːɡəʊ/

Syllable Breakdown

car go

How natives say cargo

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'car', like 'car' in 'carpet'.

  • Then say 'go', as in 'go home'.

  • Combine them smoothly: 'car-go'.

Common Mistakes

  • kar-go (kar-go)

  • kor-go (kor-go)

  • car-goo (car-goo)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'car', similar to 'car' in 'car park'.

  • Follow it with 'go', as in 'go to bed'.

  • Combine them: 'car-go'.

common mistakes

  • kar-go (kar-go)

  • kor-go (kor-go)

  • car-goo (car-goo)

FAQ

Is the 'r' in 'cargo' pronounced in American English?

Yes, pronounce the 'r' clearly in 'car-go'.

Does 'cargo' have a silent letter?

No, every letter is pronounced in 'cargo'.

Is 'go' pronounced differently in British English?

The ending 'go' is said with a British accent, like 'go' in 'to go'.

Definition

cargo

Goods carried by a ship, plane, or vehicle.

Word Family

carrier

/ˈkæriər/

noun

A person or thing that carries something.

Example: He is a mail carrier.

cargo ship

/ˈkɑːrɡoʊ ʃɪp/

noun

A large ship that carries goods.

Example: The cargo ship is at port.

carry

/ˈkæri/

verb

To move something from one place to another.

Example: I can carry that for you.

Key Pronunciation Differences

The 'ri' in 'carrier' uses a different vowel sound.

In 'cargo ship', 'ship' creates a new word.

The 'ry' sounds different in 'carry' compared to 'cargo'.

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/ˈæksɪdənt/

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/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

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/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

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/əˈfɔrd/

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/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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