How to pronounce cauldron
Say it like KAHL-drun. Cauldron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHL).
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US American/ˈkɑldrən/KAHL-drun
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- KAHL
- drun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cauldron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- drunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
Other ways to say cauldron
Cauldron also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KAWL-drun /ˈkɔldrən/
What does cauldron mean?
noun
- A large bowl-shaped pot used for boiling over an open flame.
- A type of encirclement.
- An unsettled or difficult situation or place.“a cauldron of discontent”
Where does cauldron come from?
The military sense is a semantic loan from German Kessel; compare English kettling.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying cauldron
How do you pronounce cauldron?
Say KAHL-drun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑldrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cauldron?
Cauldron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHL). Broken into parts: KAHL · drun.