English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Character Pronunciation
Character is pronounced KE-rik-ter, IPA /ˈkɛrɪktɝ/.
KE-rik-ter
US /ˈkɛrɪktɝ/ · UK /ˈkærɪktə/
Syllables: KE · rik · ter (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A person's nature, a person in a story, or a single written letter or symbol.
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Character in a Sentence
- The village has kept its character.
- My favourite character dies in the second chapter.
- The password must be at least one character longer.
Common Mispronunciations of Character
Not CHA-rik-ter
Greek roots give a k here, so the word opens like carry rather than cherry. Chaos, chorus, and scheme behave the same way.
Not kuh-RAK-ter
Hit KE first and let the other two syllables tumble out behind it. Characteristic moves the weight three places along, which is why the pair feels unrelated.
Tip: Three syllables, KE-rik-ter. British speakers often use the a of cat in the first syllable instead.
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