How to pronounce cavallo
Say it like kuh-VAL-oh. Cavallo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL).
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- kuh
- VAL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavallo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cavallo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-VAL-oh.
What does cavallo mean?
- Alternative form of caballo.
Words that rhyme with cavallo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cavallo.
Questions about saying cavallo
How do you pronounce cavallo?
Say kuh-VAL-oh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈvæloʊ/. In British English it is /kəˈvæləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavallo?
Cavallo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAL). Broken into parts: kuh · VAL · oh.
Is cavallo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəˈvæləʊ/ (kuh-VAL-oh).