How to Pronounce "carrot and stick"
expression
KAIR-uht and STIK
KARR-uht and STIK
Definition
A method of persuasion that uses both rewards (the carrot) and punishments (the stick) to motivate people or change behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæɹət/, /ˈkɛɹət/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈstɪk
British English
kˈæɹət/ /ˈænd/ /stˈɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAIR-uht and STIK
UK
KARR-uht and STIK
Listen in Context
The manager used a carrot and stick approach to improve sales.
Teachers sometimes use the carrot and stick to get students to do homework.
The government uses a carrot and stick policy to control pollution.
Sometimes, a simple carrot and stick just isn’t effective with teenagers.