How to pronounce character

Say it like this: /ˈkæɹ(ə)ktɚ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈkæɹ(ə)ktɚ/

What does character mean?

nounA being involved in the action of a story; a persona.

A distinguishing feature; characteristic; trait; nature; phene.

“We were not able to ascertain the character of the relationship.”

A complex of traits marking a person, group, breed, or type.

“A study of the suspect's character and his cast iron alibi ruled him out.”

verbTo write (using characters); to describe.

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