How to pronounce cavalierly
Say it like kav-uh-LEE-er-lee. Cavalierly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- kav
- uh
- LEE
- er
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavalierly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kavKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cavalierly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kav-uh-LEE-uh-lee.
What does cavalierly mean?
- In a cavalier manner.
Where does cavalierly come from?
From cavalier + -ly.
Questions about saying cavalierly
How do you pronounce cavalierly?
Say kav-uh-LEE-er-lee. The American pronunciation is /kævəˈliɚli/. In British English it is /kævəˈliːəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavalierly?
Cavalierly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: kav · uh · LEE · er · lee.
Is cavalierly 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 /kævəˈliːəli/ (kav-uh-LEE-uh-lee).