How to Pronounce “carbon”
word
/ˈkɑɹbən/
KAR-buhn
/kˈɑːbən/
KAH-buhn
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑɹbən/
British English
/kˈɑːbən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAR-buhn
UK
KAH-buhn
Listen in Context
Coal is made mostly of carbon.
Plants take in carbon from the air.
Diamonds are a form of pure carbon.
Many companies are trying to reduce their carbon emissions.