How to Pronounce Carolina
Carolina (Carolina)
Female · Portuguese
How to Pronounce Carolina
This name is commonly found in Portuguese-speaking regions.
Carolina means "Free man"—a Portuguese name with a rich history.
Common spellings include Caroline, Carrie, Caro—all pronounced the same as Carolina.
Phonetic Spelling of Carolina
The phonetic spelling of Carolina is:
keh-ruh-LEYE-nuh
Carolina Pronunciation (Audio)
Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Carolina below.
Origin and Meaning of Carolina
Carolina is a Portuguese name meaning "Free man". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, 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, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JO, JP, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Morocco, MD, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, PY, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SI, SV, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen, South Africa.
Common Mispronunciations of Carolina
- Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Portuguese pronunciation emphasizes keh-ruh-LEYE-nuh
- Don't anglicize the sounds; Carolina should be pronounced with its original Portuguese phonetics
- "Caroline" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Carolina
- "Carrie" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Carolina
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce Carolina?
- Carolina is pronounced keh-ruh-LEYE-nuh.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Carolina?
- The correct pronunciation of Carolina is keh-ruh-LEYE-nuh.
- Is Carolina a Portuguese name?
- Yes, Carolina is a Portuguese name meaning "Free man".
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