How to pronounce cavalry
Say it like KAV-ul-ree. Cavalry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV).
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- KAV
- ul
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavalry 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cavalry
American and British speakers say cavalry in essentially the same way: /ˈkævəlri/ in the US and /ˈkævəlri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAV-ul-ree.
What does cavalry mean?
- troops trained to fight on horseback“500 horse led the attack”
- a highly mobile army unit
Where does cavalry come from?
From Middle French cavalerie, in turn from Italian cavalleria.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cavalry
How do you pronounce cavalry?
Say KAV-ul-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkævəlri/. In British English it is /ˈkævəlri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavalry?
Cavalry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV). Broken into parts: KAV · ul · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say cavalry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkævəlri/ and the British form is /ˈkævəlri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.