How to Pronounce "charcoal"
word
/ˈtʃɑɹˌkoʊɫ/
CHAR-kohl
/tʃˈɑːkəʊl/
CHA-kohl
Definition
Charcoal is a black material made by burning wood or other organic substances without much air, often used for drawing or as fuel for cooking.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtʃɑɹˌkoʊɫ/
British English
/tʃˈɑːkəʊl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAR-kohl
UK
CHA-kohl
Listen in Context
We use charcoal to cook meat on the grill.
She made a beautiful drawing using charcoal.
The artist prefers charcoal for sketching portraits.
Can you pick up some charcoal for the barbecue tonight?