How to pronounce caber
Say it like KAY-ber. Caber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of caber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAY-buh.
What does caber mean?
- A long, thick log held upright at one end and tossed in the Highland games.
Where does caber come from?
From Scottish Gaelic cabar (“spar, pole”).
Words that rhyme with caber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caber.
Questions about saying caber
How do you pronounce caber?
Say KAY-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caber?
Caber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · ber.
Is caber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkeɪbə/ (KAY-buh).