How to Pronounce "carousel"
word
/ˈkɛɹəˌsɛɫ/
KAIR-uh-SEL
/kˌæɹəsˈɛl/
kuh-RA-sel
Definition
A carousel can be a ride at fairs or amusement parks with seats that go in circles, often for children. It can also mean a machine in airports that delivers checked luggage.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɛɹəˌsɛɫ/
British English
/kˌæɹəsˈɛl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAIR-uh-SEL
UK
kuh-RA-sel
Listen in Context
The children rode the carousel at the fair.
Meet me at the baggage carousel in the airport.
The carousel goes round and round slowly.
Our flight was late, so we waited by the carousel for our suitcases.