Carribean vs. Caribbean — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on September 23, 2023
"Carribean" is a common misspelling. The correct spelling is "Caribbean," a region consisting of the Caribbean Sea and its islands.
Difference Between Carribean and Caribbean
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Which is correct: Carribean or Caribbean
How to spell Caribbean?
Carribean
Incorrect Spelling
Caribbean
Correct Spelling
Key Differences
Remember "Caribbean" has one 'r' and two 'b's.
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Relate "Caribbean" with "sea" to recall the double 'b'.
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Visualize a map and focus on the shape of the Caribbean Sea.
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Associate "Caribbean" with "Cuba" to remember the single 'r' and double 'b'.
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Think of pirates and the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies to reinforce the correct spelling.
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Compare with Definitions
Carribean
Carribean is an incorrect spelling of Caribbean.
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Caribbean
Referring to the cultures or people native to this region.
Caribbean music is lively and rhythmic.
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Caribbean
A region that consists of the Caribbean Sea and its islands.
The Caribbean is known for its beautiful beaches.
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Caribbean
Descriptive of the geopolitical area including its surrounding coasts.
The Caribbean economies rely heavily on tourism.
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Caribbean
Pertaining to the group of islands in the Caribbean Sea.
She visited several Caribbean islands during her vacation.
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Caribbean
Related to the tropical climate and unique ecology of the region.
Caribbean coral reefs are rich in biodiversity.
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Caribbean
Of or relating to the Caribbean Sea, its islands, or its Central or South American coasts or to the peoples or cultures of this region.
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Caribbean
Of or relating to the Carib or their language or culture.
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Caribbean
A Carib.
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Caribbean
Of or pertaining to the Caribs, to their islands (the eastern and southern West Indies), or to the sea (called the Caribbean sea) lying between those islands and Central America.
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Caribbean
An arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream
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Caribbean
Region including the Caribbean islands
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Common Curiosities
What is the pronunciation of Caribbean?
/ˌkærɪˈbiːən/.
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What is the root word of Caribbean?
The name derives from the Caribs, native to the region.
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Which vowel is used before Caribbean?
The vowel 'a' is used.
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What is the verb form of Caribbean?
Caribbean is not a verb and does not have a verb form.
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What is the plural form of Caribbean?
Caribbeans (when referring to multiple people from the region).
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Is Caribbean a negative or positive word?
Neutral.
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Which preposition is used with Caribbean?
"In" as in "in the Caribbean."
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Why is it called Caribbean?
It's named after the Caribs, an indigenous people of the Lesser Antilles in the region.
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What is the singular form of Caribbean?
Caribbean.
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Which conjunction is used with Caribbean?
Any conjunction can be used, e.g., "Caribbean and Latin America."
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Is the word Caribbean a gerund?
No.
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Is Caribbean a noun or adjective?
Caribbean can be both a noun (the region) and an adjective (describing something from that region).
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Is Caribbean a collective noun?
No.
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What is another term for Caribbean?
West Indies.
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Which determiner is used with Caribbean?
"The" as in "the Caribbean islands."
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Which article is used with Caribbean?
"The" as in "the Caribbean Sea."
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What part of speech is Caribbean?
Noun or adjective.
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Is Caribbean an adverb?
No.
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Is Caribbean an abstract noun?
No.
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Is Caribbean a countable noun?
When referring to people, yes. Otherwise, generally no.
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Is the Caribbean term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically in certain contexts.
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Is the word Caribbean imperative?
No.
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Is the word “Caribbean” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can be used as a direct object, e.g., "She visited the Caribbean."
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How do we divide Caribbean into syllables?
Car-ib-be-an.
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What is the opposite of Caribbean?
There isn't a direct opposite, but geographically one might say Pacific (though they are not strict opposites).
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What is the third form of Caribbean?
N/A.
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How is Caribbean used in a sentence?
The Caribbean region is renowned for its turquoise waters and vibrant cultures.
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Is Caribbean a vowel or consonant?
"Caribbean" is a word made up of both vowels and consonants.
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How many syllables are in Caribbean?
Four.
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What is a stressed syllable in Caribbean?
The third syllable, "be."
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What is the first form of Caribbean?
N/A as "Caribbean" is primarily a noun or adjective.
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What is the second form of Caribbean?
N/A.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
