How to pronounce cavalryman
Say it like KAV-ul-ree-mun. Cavalryman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV).
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- KAV
- ul
- ree
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavalryman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cavalryman
American and British speakers say cavalryman in essentially the same way: /ˈkævəlrimən/ in the US and /ˈkævəlrimən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAV-ul-ree-mun.
What does cavalryman mean?
- A soldier in the cavalry.
Where does cavalryman come from?
From cavalry + man.
Questions about saying cavalryman
How do you pronounce cavalryman?
Say KAV-ul-ree-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkævəlrimən/. In British English it is /ˈkævəlrimən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavalryman?
Cavalryman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV). Broken into parts: KAV · ul · ree · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say cavalryman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkævəlrimən/ and the British form is /ˈkævəlrimən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.