How to pronounce cadaver
Say it like kuh-DAV-er. Cadaver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAV).
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- kuh
- DAV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cadaver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cadaver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-DAV-uh.
What does cadaver mean?
- A dead body; especially the corpse of a human to be dissected.“He and his best friend saw a cadaver and ran screaming.”
Where does cadaver come from?
From Middle English cadaver, from Latin cadāver.
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Questions about saying cadaver
How do you pronounce cadaver?
Say kuh-DAV-er. The American pronunciation is /kəˈdævɚ/. In British English it is /kəˈdævə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cadaver?
Cadaver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAV). Broken into parts: kuh · DAV · er.
Is cadaver 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 /kəˈdævə/ (kuh-DAV-uh).