How to pronounce caravans
Say it like KAR-uh-vanz. Caravans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- uh
- vanz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caravans pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay 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.
- vanzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of caravans
American and British speakers say caravans in essentially the same way: /ˈkærəˌvænz/ in the US and /ˈkærəˌvænz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-uh-vanz.
Other ways to say caravans
Caravans also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KER-uh-vanz /ˈkɛrəˌvænz/
What does caravans mean?
- plural of caravan How to pronounce caravan
- third-person singular simple present indicative of caravan How to pronounce caravan
Questions about saying caravans
How do you pronounce caravans?
Say KAR-uh-vanz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærəˌvænz/. In British English it is /ˈkærəˌvænz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caravans?
Caravans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · uh · vanz.
Do Americans and Brits say caravans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkærəˌvænz/ and the British form is /ˈkærəˌvænz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.