How to Pronounce "carbons"
word
ˈkɑɹbənz
KAR-benz
kˈɑːbənz
KAH-benz
Definition
'Carbons' is the plural of 'carbon' and usually refers to multiple atoms or types of carbon in scientific contexts, such as in chemistry or environmental studies.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑɹbənz
British English
kˈɑːbənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAR-benz
UK
KAH-benz
Listen in Context
Organic compounds usually contain several carbons bonded together.
We measured the stable carbons in the soil sample.
These molecules have three carbons in their chain.
Scientists are studying how different carbons affect global warming.