How to pronounce cavaliers
Say it like kav-uh-LEERZ. Cavaliers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEERZ).
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- kav
- uh
- LEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavaliers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kavGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cavaliers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kav-uh-LEERZ.
What does cavaliers mean?
- plural of cavalier How to pronounce cavalier
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cavalier How to pronounce cavalier
Words that rhyme with cavaliers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cavaliers.
Questions about saying cavaliers
How do you pronounce cavaliers?
Say kav-uh-LEERZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/. In British English it is /ˌkævəˈlɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavaliers?
Cavaliers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEERZ). Broken into parts: kav · uh · LEERZ.
Is cavaliers 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 /ˌkævəˈlɪəz/ (kav-uh-LEERZ).