How to pronounce cavalcade
Say it like KAV-ul-kayd. Cavalcade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV).
- KAV
- ul
- kayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavalcade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cavalcade
American and British speakers say cavalcade in essentially the same way: /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/ in the US and /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAV-ul-kayd.
What does cavalcade mean?
- A procession of riders, vehicles, ships, etc.
- A ceremonial parade.
- A trail ride, usually more than one day long.
- To move as part of a series or group, such as marchers in a parade or snow in an avalanche, especially in large numbers or in a chaotic or dangerous fashion
Where does cavalcade come from?
From French cavalcade, from Old French cavalcade, from Old Italian cavalcata, from cavalcare (“to ride on horseback”), from Medieval Latin caballicō, from Vulgar Latin caballus (“horse”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cavalcade
How do you pronounce cavalcade?
Say KAV-ul-kayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavalcade?
Cavalcade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV). Broken into parts: KAV · ul · kayd.
Do Americans and Brits say cavalcade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.