Proper Pronunciation Guide

carte blanche

[kɑ͜ɚ 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.

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