How to Pronounce "carbs"
word
ˈkɑɹbz
KARBZ
kˌɑːbəʊhˈaɪdɹeɪt
kah-boh-HY-drayt
Definition
Short for 'carbohydrates' — nutrients found in foods like bread, rice, pasta, and sugar that provide energy for the body.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑɹbz
British English
kˌɑːbəʊhˈaɪdɹeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KARBZ
UK
kah-boh-HY-drayt
Listen in Context
I try not to eat too many carbs at dinner.
Bread and pasta are full of carbs.
Too many carbs can make you feel sleepy.
Are you cutting carbs to lose weight?