How to pronounce cabernet
Say it like kab-er-NAY. Cabernet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- kab
- er
- NAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cabernet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kabGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cabernet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kab-uh-NAY.
What does cabernet mean?
- Cabernet Sauvignon, a wine.
Where does cabernet come from?
Borrowed from French cabernet.
Words that rhyme with cabernet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cabernet.
Questions about saying cabernet
How do you pronounce cabernet?
Say kab-er-NAY. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæbɚˈneɪ/. In British English it is /ˌkæbəˈneɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cabernet?
Cabernet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: kab · er · NAY.
Is cabernet 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 /ˌkæbəˈneɪ/ (kab-uh-NAY).