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How to Pronounce Carl

Carl / kahrl /

The name Carl is a Male name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Man". It is pronounced kahrl.

Scandinavian Male

Carl is a Scandinavian name meaning "Man". Carl originates from the Germanic name Karl, derived from the Old High German word 'karal' meaning "man" or "free man".

Language Scandinavian
Gender Male
Phonetic kahrl
IPA kɑɹl̩

Say it as kahrl. Keep the original Scandinavian phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Carl Jung - Psychiatrist
  • · Carl Sagan - Astronomer
  • · Carl Lewis - Athlete

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How do you pronounce Carl?
Carl is pronounced kahrl.
What is the correct pronunciation of Carl?
The correct pronunciation of Carl is kahrl (IPA: kɑɹl̩).
Is Carl a Scandinavian name?
Yes, Carl is a Scandinavian name meaning "Man".

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