How to pronounce calver
Say it like KAV-er. Calver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkævɚ/KAV-er
UK British/ˈkɑːvə/KAH-vuh
- KAV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAVSay 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 calver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KAH-vuh.
What does calver mean?
noun
- A cow that produces young.
- Of salmon: freshly caught.
Where does calver come from?
From calve + -er.
Words that rhyme with calver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calver.
Questions about saying calver
How do you pronounce calver?
Say KAV-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkævɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calver?
Calver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV). Broken into parts: KAV · er.
Is calver 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 /ˈkɑːvə/ (KAH-vuh).