How to pronounce cabriole
Say it like KAB-ree-ohl. Cabriole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAB).
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- KAB
- ree
- ohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cabriole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cabriole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAB-rih-ohl.
What does cabriole mean?
- A type of furniture leg used in certain ornate styles of furniture such as Queen Anne, having a double curve resembling the leg of an animal.
Where does cabriole come from?
Borrowed from French cabriole (“a goat's leap”).
Questions about saying cabriole
How do you pronounce cabriole?
Say KAB-ree-ohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæbriˌoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈkæbrɪˌəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cabriole?
Cabriole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAB). Broken into parts: KAB · ree · ohl.
Is cabriole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkæbrɪˌəʊl/ (KAB-rih-ohl).