The spelling of the word "karnes" is pronounced /kɑːrns/. The first syllable "kar" is pronounced with an open "a" sound like in "car", followed by the "r" sound. The second syllable "nes" is pronounced with a long "e" sound like in "me", followed by the "s" sound. The word "karnes" is a surname that originated from the Old Norse personal name "Karni". It is also a location name that refers to a county in Texas, USA.