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Carlos Pronunciation

Carlos is pronounced KAHR-lohs, IPA /ˈkɑrloʊs/.

KAHR-lohs

US /ˈkɑrloʊs/

Syllables: KAHR · lohs (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)

proper noun: A Spanish and Portuguese form of Charles, widely used as a given name in English too.

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Carlos in a Sentence

  • Carlos met us at the gate.
  • The letter was signed by Carlos himself.
  • Carlos plays in midfield.

Common Mispronunciations of Carlos

Not kahr-LOHS

Front weight in English and in Spanish alike, with the lohs behind it quick.

Not KAHR-lohz

Hiss the close. A buzz there belongs to plurals, not to this name.

Tip: Spanish gives the final o a pure sound and English drifts towards lohs, but the push never moves.

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