How to Pronounce "karats"
word
ˈkɛɹət
KEH-rut
kˈæɹæt
ka-RAT
Definition
Karats is a unit used to measure the purity of gold, with 24 karats meaning pure gold. The higher the karats, the purer the gold.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɛɹət
British English
kˈæɹæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEH-rut
UK
ka-RAT
Listen in Context
This ring is made of 18 karats gold.
Pure gold has 24 karats.
Most wedding bands are made with 14 karats gold.
How many karats is your gold chain?