How to pronounce cadavers
Say it like kuh-DAV-erz. Cadavers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAV).
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- kuh
- DAV
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cadavers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cadavers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-DAV-uz.
What does cadavers mean?
- plural of cadaver How to pronounce cadaver
Questions about saying cadavers
How do you pronounce cadavers?
Say kuh-DAV-erz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈdævɚz/. In British English it is /kəˈdævəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cadavers?
Cadavers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAV). Broken into parts: kuh · DAV · erz.
Is cadavers 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 /kəˈdævəz/ (kuh-DAV-uz).