Message: "Pronunciation of Cara"

[Opinions] Pronunciation of Cara

by Mom2Jo

4/15/2006, 6:55 AM

Thanks to everyone who replied to my last post about Cara, Claire, and Blair. :)

I am really starting to like Cara, even though it's not exactly my "usual" taste. The only concern I have is pronunciation. I pronounce Cara, as Care-uh. How does everyone else pronounce it? Also, do you like the combination, Cara Brooke (Brooke is my first name)? Sorry, for asking so many questions, promise this will be the last post from me for awhile! :)

Mom to Joanna Catherine

#pronunciation

Replies

- Ylva

4/16/2006, 7:03 AM

Cara mia why, must be say good-bye

That's how I would pronounce it, as in the Italian Cara (beloved). But then I think "Italian", not "American" when I see this name. Obviously Americans will pronounce it in an American way.

"But it’s all right now.
I learned my lesson well.
You see you can’t please everyone
So you got to please yourself."
Rick Nelson, GardenParty

"It does not become me to make myself smaller than I am." (Edith Södergran 1891-1923)

- Jae

4/15/2006, 11:53 PM

I pronounce it as CARE-uh. Cara Brooke is a pretty name. I also like Cara Beth. Just thought that I would bring up Cara Beth because it has a very nice flow.

This message was edited 4/15/2006, 11:55 PM

- faerielights (guest)

4/15/2006, 12:02 PM

CAR-uh

- gypsy

4/15/2006, 10:43 AM

I pronounce it the same way as you. It goes fine with Brooke.

- Elemmennope

4/15/2006, 10:24 AM

I'd say care-uh first too, but would have no problem being corrected to car-uh.

Kara, to me, is more clearly the care-uh pronunciation. And it's actually one name where I prefer the K to the C spelling. I'm almost always a C person.

- Julia (guest)

4/15/2006, 10:19 AM

I say KAHR-ah, like the word car. I really, really dislike the care-ah pronounciation, sorry.

Cara Brooke is very pretty!

- Narinoc

4/15/2006, 9:32 AM

I say Cara as CAR-ah (so like Clara without an l).

Budgerigars, ceiling fans, the Times of India are all part of the luggage I brought into the world... Blue Jesus leaked into me; and Mary's desperation, and Joseph's revolutionary wildness, and the flightiness of Alice Pereira... all these made me, too.
(Midnight's Children)

This message was edited 4/15/2006, 9:33 AM

- crazygal

4/15/2006, 9:26 AM

I pronounce Cara as car-uh but I'm English. I usually hear Americans pronounce it as care-uh. Cara Brooke isn't my style but it's fine.

- Nirvanna +1

4/15/2006, 9:12 AM

I would pronounce it CAR-uh. This is how it is usually pronounced in England. But I have heard Americans say CARE-uh, so it depends on where you live :-)

I like Cara Brooke

- Mom2Jo

4/15/2006, 10:11 AM

Apparently you are right :), as most people that have posted are from England and pronounce it as CAR-uh. I am in the US and I have a tendency to say CARE-uh, like I posted. Thanks :)

Mom to Joanna Catherine

- Ora

4/15/2006, 8:42 AM

It could be said care-uh, like Kara, though for reason with a 'c', I want to say car-ah instead.

I don't think it really matters though. Whatever you prefer.

Cara Brooke runs well together. It almost sounds like the name a creek in Missouri or something though.

"Chan eil tuil air nach tig traoghadh"

Capt. Malcolm Reynolds - Half of writing history is hiding the truth.
- Serenity

- *Brogan* (Guest)

4/15/2006, 8:42 AM

I pronounce it CARE-uh. Cara Brooke is okay, but nms.

- Rose (Rosethorn08) +1

4/15/2006, 8:05 AM

I love the name Cara Brooke especailly the way you pronounce it but I normally pronounce Cara Car-uh.

"Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live."
Mark Twain

- Mom2Jo

4/15/2006, 10:14 AM

Thanks :) I'm starting to really like it, too.

Mom to Joanna Catherine

- Sophie (eurythmic)

4/15/2006, 7:16 AM

I've always heard it pronounced like CAR-uh, with the first syllable sounding like car as in the vehicle. That's in England though, don't know if it's different where you live
S xx

--
The truth is, I have met the right person, only he's not in love with me, and until I stop loving him no-one else stands a chance
(Four Weddings and a Funeral)

- Elinor (Elly747) +1

4/15/2006, 6:58 AM

I say Cah-rah, with a short 'ah' like in 'cat'.

_____________________________________________________________________

♥Elinor♥

- Adelle (Adelle Sofia)

4/15/2006, 11:26 AM

Ditto.

View Message

Replies