How to pronounce cadaveric
Say it like kuh-DAV-uh-rik. Cadaveric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAV).
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- kuh
- DAV
- uh
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cadaveric 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cadaveric
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: kad-uh-VER-ik.
What does cadaveric mean?
- Pertaining to a corpse.
- Caused by coming into contact with a dead body, a cadaver.
Where does cadaveric come from?
From French cadavérique.
Words that rhyme with cadaveric
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Questions about saying cadaveric
How do you pronounce cadaveric?
Say kuh-DAV-uh-rik. The American pronunciation is /kəˈdævərɪk/. In British English it is /kædəˈvɛrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cadaveric?
Cadaveric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAV). Broken into parts: kuh · DAV · uh · rik.
Is cadaveric pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /kædəˈvɛrɪk/ (kad-uh-VER-ik).