How do you pronounce "carpenter"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːrpəntɝ/ (KAHRP-uhnt-ur). In British English: /kˈɑːpəntə/ (K-ahp-uhnt). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːrpəntɝ/ (KAHRP-uhnt-ur). In Australian English: /kˈɑːpəntə/ (K-ahp-uhnt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːrpəntɝ/ (KAHRP-uhnt-ur), while in British English it's /kˈɑːpəntə/ (K-ahp-uhnt).

How to Pronounce "carpenter"

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carpenter

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/ˈkɑːrpəntɝ/

KAHRP-uhnt-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːrpcar·əntpen·ɝter

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