How to Pronounce "carry over"
expression
ˈkæɹi/, /ˈkɛɹi/ /ˈoʊvɝ
KAIR-ee OH-ver
kˈæɹi/ /ˈəʊvɐ
KAIR-ee OH-vuh
Definition
'Carry over' means to move something from one situation, period, or place to another, often used for transferring amounts or responsibilities to a new time or context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæɹi/, /ˈkɛɹi/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
kˈæɹi/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAIR-ee OH-ver
UK
KAIR-ee OH-vuh
Listen in Context
You can carry over your unused vacation days to next year.
If you don't finish, the points will carry over to the next round.
The balance will carry over to your next bill.
Some of these bad habits carry over into adulthood.