How to pronounce caregiver
Say it like KAIR-ghiv-er. Caregiver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAIR).
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- KAIR
- ghiv
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caregiver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ghivGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of caregiver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAIR-ghih-vuh.
What does caregiver mean?
- A carer; a person who looks after another person.
Where does caregiver come from?
From care + giver.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- carer
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Questions about saying caregiver
How do you pronounce caregiver?
Say KAIR-ghiv-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrˌɡɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɛəɡɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caregiver?
Caregiver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAIR). Broken into parts: KAIR · ghiv · er.
Is caregiver 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 /ˈkɛəɡɪvə/ (KAIR-ghih-vuh).