How do you pronounce "carolyn"?

In American English: /ˈkɛrəlɪn/ (KEHR-uhl-in). In British English: /kˈæɹəlɪn/ (K-ar-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈkɛrəlɪn/ (KEHR-uhl-in). In Australian English: /kˈaɹəlˌɪn/ (K-ar).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɛrəlɪn/ (KEHR-uhl-in), while in British English it's /kˈæɹəlɪn/ (K-ar-uhl).

How to Pronounce "carolyn"

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carolyn

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/ˈkɛrəlɪn/

KEHR-uhl-in

Syllable Breakdown

kɛrcar·əlol·ɪnyn

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