Pronunciation: [ɑː kˈaɹɪd] (IPA) 
The phrase "are carried" is spelled as /ɑːr ˈkær.id/. The first sound /ɑːr/ is the long form of the letter "a" and is pronounced with an open mouth, without any tension. The second sound /ˈkær/ is spelled with the letters "c" and "a", which produce the "car" sound. Lastly, the third sound /id/ is spelled with the letters "i" and "d", producing the "id" sound. Together, these sounds create the pronunciation of "are carried".
"Are carried" is a verb phrase that is commonly used in English language to express the action of transporting or conveying objects, people, or ideas from one place to another. The phrase consists of the helping verb "are," which shows that the action is in the present tense and the subject is plural or refers to the second person, and the main verb "carried," which is the past participle form of the verb "carry."
To carry means to hold or support the weight of something and move it from one location to another. It involves the act of holding onto an object or load and moving it in a controlled manner. The objects being transported can vary widely, ranging from physical items such as boxes, bags, or luggage to more abstract things like messages, concepts, or emotions.
When used in the phrase "are carried," it typically implies that the action of carrying is being performed by multiple individuals or by someone else in the present moment. It suggests the notion of collective effort or ongoing action. For example, "The boxes are carried by the workers" emphasizes that the workers are currently engaged in transporting the boxes.
Overall, "are carried" denotes the act of transporting or conveying a certain object, person, or idea in a present and ongoing context, typically involving multiple individuals or someone else performing the action.
The word are is the present plural form of the verb be, which originates from the Old English word earun or aran. The term carried is the past participle form of the verb carry, which comes from the Old Northern French word carier or charier.
