How to Pronounce "carburetor"
word
ˈkɑɹbɝˌeɪtɝ
KAR-buh-ray-ter
kˌɑːbəɹˈɛtɐ
kahb-uh-RET-uh
Definition
A carburetor is a device in engines, especially older cars and motorcycles, that mixes air and fuel before burning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑɹbɝˌeɪtɝ
British English
kˌɑːbəɹˈɛtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAR-buh-ray-ter
UK
kahb-uh-RET-uh
Listen in Context
My old motorcycle still uses a carburetor.
The carburetor mixes air and fuel in the engine.
We need to repair the carburetor.
After cleaning the carburetor, the car started much better.