How to Pronounce "carlin"
word
ˈkɑɹɫɪn
KAR-lin
ˈkɑːlɪn
KAH-lin
Definition
An old woman, typically with an unpleasant or witch-like character; mostly found in old literature or dialects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑɹɫɪn
British English
ˈkɑːlɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAR-lin
UK
KAH-lin
Listen in Context
The old story tells of a carlin who lived in the woods.
The villagers were afraid of the carlin.
A carlin was said to cast spells at night.
Don't mind her—she's just an old carlin complaining again.