How to Pronounce Carol
The stress is on the second syllable.
This name is commonly found in English-speaking regions.
Carol means "Free woman, song"—a English name with a rich history.
Carol has 2 syllables: KAIR-ul.
Common spellings include Charles, Carlos, Karl—all pronounced the same as Carol.
Phonetic Spelling of Carol
The phonetic spelling of Carol is:
Carol Pronunciation (Audio)
Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Carol below.
Origin and Meaning of Carol
Carol is a English name meaning "Free woman, song". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, FI, France, GB, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HN, HR, HT, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, Italy, JM, JO, JP, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MV, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen, South Africa. Germanic karl
Common Mispronunciations of Carol
- Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct English pronunciation emphasizes KAIR-ul
- Don't anglicize the sounds; Carol should be pronounced with its original English phonetics
- "Charles" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Carol
- "Carlos" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Carol
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce Carol?
- Carol is pronounced KAIR-ul.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Carol?
- The correct pronunciation of Carol is KAIR-ul.
- Is Carol a English name?
- Yes, Carol is a English name meaning "Free woman, song".