How to pronounce cabriolet
Say it like kab-ree-oh-LAY. Cabriolet has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- kab
- ree
- oh
- LAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cabriolet 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cabriolet
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kab-ree-oh-LAY.
Other ways to say cabriolet
Cabriolet also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kab-ree-oh-LET /ˌkæbrioʊˈlɛt/
What does cabriolet mean?
- An automobile with a retractable top.
Where does cabriolet come from?
Borrowed from French cabriolet.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with cabriolet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cabriolet.
Questions about saying cabriolet
How do you pronounce cabriolet?
Say kab-ree-oh-LAY. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæbrioʊˈleɪ/. In British English it is /ˌkæbriəʊˈleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cabriolet?
Cabriolet has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: kab · ree · oh · LAY.
Is cabriolet 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 /ˌkæbriəʊˈleɪ/ (kab-ree-oh-LAY).