How to pronounce "carriage"

carriage

Noun
American
/ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Syllable Breakdown

car riage

How natives say carriage

British
/ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Syllable Breakdown

car riage

How natives say carriage

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'k' sound, like in 'cat'.

  • Combine with 'air' /ær/, keeping your mouth open wide.

  • End with the 'ij' sound, like in 'bridge'.

Common Mistakes

  • mispronouncing as 'car-idge'

  • stressing the second syllable instead of the first

  • saying 'cara-age' (car-a-age)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'k' sound, similar to 'cat'.

  • Combine with 'air' /ær/, with a slightly more rounded mouth.

  • End with 'ij' sound, similar to 'bridge'.

common mistakes

  • mispronouncing as 'car-idge'

  • stressing the second syllable instead of the first

  • saying 'cara-age' (car-a-age)

FAQ

Is the stress on the first or second syllable?

The stress is on the first syllable: 'car-riage'.

How do I make the /æ/ sound?

Open your mouth wide and say 'a' as in 'cat'.

Are American and British pronunciations the same?

Yes, they are quite similar for this word.

Definition

carriage

A vehicle, typically horse-drawn, used for carrying people.

Word Family

carry

/ˈkær.i/

verb

To move something while holding it.

Example: I carry the bag.

carrier

/ˈkær.i.ər/

noun

A person or thing that carries.

Example: The plane is a carrier.

carried

/ˈkær.id/

verb

Past tense of carry.

Example: She carried the book.

Key Pronunciation Differences

The word 'carry' does not have the final 'ij' sound.

The word 'carrier' has three syllables unlike 'carriage'.

The word 'carried' ends with the 'id' sound.

Pro Tips

Practice with 'car'

Begin with the first syllable 'car' to ease into 'carriage'.

Use a mirror

Watch your mouth movements to ensure correct shaping of sounds.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Carriage

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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