How to pronounce caravanserai
Say it like ker-uh-VAN-suh-ry. Caravanserai has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAN).
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- ker
- uh
- VAN
- suh
- ry
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caravanserai 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.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of caravanserai
American and British speakers say caravanserai in essentially the same way: /ˌkɛrəˈvænsəˌraɪ/ in the US and /ˌkærəˈvænsəraɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kar-uh-VAN-suh-ry.
What does caravanserai mean?
- A place resembling a caravanserai (sense 1) as being a place for resting temporarily, or a meeting place (especially one that is busy, or where people of different cultures encounter each other).
- Synonym of caravan (“a convoy of travelers, their cargo and vehicles, and pack animals”).
Questions about saying caravanserai
How do you pronounce caravanserai?
Say ker-uh-VAN-suh-ry. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛrəˈvænsəˌraɪ/. In British English it is /ˌkærəˈvænsəraɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caravanserai?
Caravanserai has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAN). Broken into parts: ker · uh · VAN · suh · ry.
Do Americans and Brits say caravanserai the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkɛrəˈvænsəˌraɪ/ and the British form is /ˌkærəˈvænsəraɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.