How to pronounce carelessly

carelessly

/ˈkerləsli/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

I carelessly allowed the door to stand open.

How do you pronounce carelessly?

Carelessly is pronounced /ˈkerləsli/ in American English.

How many syllables are in carelessly?

Carelessly has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in carelessly?

The first syllable: /ˈkerləsli/.