How to pronounce Cadillac
Say it like KAD-uh-lak. Cadillac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAD).
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- KAD
- uh
- lak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cadillac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KADSay 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.
- lakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Cadillac
American and British speakers say Cadillac in essentially the same way: /ˈkædəˌlæk/ in the US and /ˈkædɪˌlæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAD-ih-lak.
What does Cadillac mean?
- A mountain in Maine.
Where does Cadillac come from?
Most places or objects named Cadillac are named for Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, a French explorer who founded the eponymous city in Maine and later the city of Detroit, Michigan.
Questions about saying Cadillac
How do you pronounce Cadillac?
Say KAD-uh-lak. The American pronunciation is /ˈkædəˌlæk/. In British English it is /ˈkædɪˌlæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cadillac?
Cadillac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAD). Broken into parts: KAD · uh · lak.
Do Americans and Brits say Cadillac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkædəˌlæk/ and the British form is /ˈkædɪˌlæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.