Proper Pronunciation Guide
carte blanche
[
kɑ͜ɚt̚
blɑnʃ]
Tips:
- Pronounce the first syllable like the word “cart.”
- Pronounce the letter “a” in the second word, or syllable, as /ɑ/.
- Pronounce the letters “ch” as /ʃ/.
- Do not pronounce the letter “e” at the ends of both words.
- Stop-but-do-not-explode the letter “t” /t̚ / at the end of the first word because it is followed by another consonant.
Practice Sentence:
| The manager gave his employee carte blanche in fixing the problem. |
Definition:
(noun) Total discretion and authority to do whatever one thinks it is best to do.
