Proper Pronunciation Guide
caricature
[kɛ͜ɚ
ə kə ʧɚ]
Tips:
- Pronounce this word as four syllables, stressing the first one.
- Pronounce the first syllable like the word “care.”
- Pronounce both the letter “i” and the second letter “a” as the weak schwa vowel /ə/.
- Pronounce the letter “t” as /ʧ/ .
- Pronounce the final letters “ure” as the unstressed R-Vowel /ɚ/ .
Practice Sentences:
The cartoonist drew a caricature of the mayor. | |
The comedian caricatured the president in a skit on Saturday Night Live. |
Definitions:
(noun) An exaggerated portrait or picture of someone either drawn, written, or performed that is exaggerated, reductive, and often satirical.
(verb) To make a caricature of someone.