How to Pronounce "carbon"
word
/ˈkɑɹbən/
KAR-buhn
/kˈɑːbən/
KAH-buhn
Definition
A chemical element found in all living things, known for making up substances like coal, diamonds, and graphite. It is also important in discussions about climate change because of carbon dioxide.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑɹbən/
British English
/kˈɑːbən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAR-buhn
UK
KAH-buhn
Listen in Context
Coal is made mostly of carbon.
Plants take in carbon from the air.
Diamonds are a form of pure carbon.
Many companies are trying to reduce their carbon emissions.