How to pronounce caravansary
Say it like ker-uh-VAN-suh-ree. Caravansary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAN).
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- ker
- uh
- VAN
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caravansary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of caravansary
American and British speakers say caravansary in essentially the same way: /ˌkɛrəˈvænsəri/ in the US and /ˌkærəˈvænsəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: kar-uh-VAN-suh-ree.
What does caravansary mean?
- Alternative spelling of caravanserai.
Words that rhyme with caravansary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caravansary.
Questions about saying caravansary
How do you pronounce caravansary?
Say ker-uh-VAN-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛrəˈvænsəri/. In British English it is /ˌkærəˈvænsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caravansary?
Caravansary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAN). Broken into parts: ker · uh · VAN · suh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say caravansary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkɛrəˈvænsəri/ and the British form is /ˌkærəˈvænsəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.