How to Pronounce "carbohydrate"
word
ˌkɑɹboʊˈhaɪˌdɹeɪt/, /ˌkɑɹboʊˈhaɪdɹət
kar-boh-HY-drayt
kˌɑːbəʊhˈaɪdɹeɪt
kaa-boh-HY-drayt
Definition
A carbohydrate is a substance found in foods like bread, rice, and pasta that the body uses as a main source of energy. Carbohydrates include sugars, starches, and fibers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑɹboʊˈhaɪˌdɹeɪt/, /ˌkɑɹboʊˈhaɪdɹət
British English
kˌɑːbəʊhˈaɪdɹeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kar-boh-HY-drayt
UK
kaa-boh-HY-drayt
Listen in Context
Bread is high in carbohydrate.
Rice is a common source of carbohydrate.
Fruit contains natural carbohydrate.
I'm cutting back on carbohydrates to lose weight.