How to Pronounce "carbonite"
word
ˈkɑːɹbəˌnaɪt
KAR-buh-nyt
ˈkɑːbənʌɪt
KAH-buh-nyt
Definition
Carbonite is a fictional substance from the Star Wars universe used to freeze and preserve people or objects, most famously used to freeze Han Solo.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑːɹbəˌnaɪt
British English
ˈkɑːbənʌɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAR-buh-nyt
UK
KAH-buh-nyt
Listen in Context
Han Solo was frozen in carbonite in Star Wars.
The bounty hunter used carbonite to transport someone safely.
Being trapped in carbonite kept the person alive for a long time.
Fans always remember the scene where Han is lowered into the carbonite chamber.