How do you pronounce "carnivore"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːrnɪˌvɔr/ (KAHRN-i-vawr). In British English: /kˈɑːnɪvˌɔː/ (K-ahn-iv). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːrnɪˌvɔr/ (KAHRN-i-vawr). In Australian English: /kˈɑːnɪvˌɔː/ (K-ahn-iv).

Is "carnivore" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːrnɪˌvɔr/ (KAHRN-i-vawr), while in British English it's /kˈɑːnɪvˌɔː/ (K-ahn-iv).

How to Pronounce "carnivore"

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carnivore

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/ˈkɑːrnɪˌvɔr/

KAHRN-i-vawr

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːrncar·ɪni·vɔrvore

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