Correct pronounciation of Caribbean
 

Is it ka-RIBB-bee-en or kara-BEE-en?

The former, not the latter.

I prefer the first but when I am in the islands the say it kara-BEE-en. Some say po-TA-tow some say po-Ta-toe. I don't think there is a "correct" pronouncitaion.

Both are correct. Just checked the Dictionary.

Dahling,it is whatevah you want it to be!!

Both are perfectly fine!

The first pronunciation will work as will Traveler's "kara-BEE-an". <BR>There is a correct pronunciation and it would be the one used by the Caribbean people, no?

Being a Ca-RIB-be-an person who lives in the Ca-rib-BEAN. I want to say that we say it both ways. Hows that!<BR>Ronnie

Thanks Ronnie!<BR>Now we have it straight from the horse's mouth! :)

Actually it depends on what Caribbean island you are from.<BR>I'm from Anguilla.<BR>An-gwil-la

Actually it depends on what Caribbean island you are from.<BR>I'm from Anguilla.<BR>An-gwil-la<BR>:)<BR>But after reading all the posts above, including mine, and asking around the office I'm getting myself confused.<BR>LOL

Sorry about the double postings above, my computer must be as confused as me today!