How to Pronounce "carnegie"
word
ˈkɑɹnəɡi/, /ˌkɑɹˈneɪɡi
KAR-nuh-gee, kar-NAY-gee
kɑːˈnɛɡi
kar-NEG-ee
Definition
Carnegie refers most commonly to Andrew Carnegie, a famous Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist, or as part of the name for institutions founded by him, such as Carnegie Hall or Carnegie Mellon University.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑɹnəɡi/, /ˌkɑɹˈneɪɡi
British English
kɑːˈnɛɡi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAR-nuh-gee, kar-NAY-gee
UK
kar-NEG-ee
Listen in Context
Carnegie was a famous businessman in the 19th century.
Many libraries are named after Carnegie.
Have you visited Carnegie Hall in New York?
Carnegie believed in giving away his fortune to help others.