How to pronounce cavan
Say it like KAV-un. Cavan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV).
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- KAV
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavan 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cavan
American and British speakers say cavan in essentially the same way: /ˈkævən/ in the US and /ˈkævən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAV-un.
What does cavan mean?
- A unit of dry capacity equivalent to one and a half times or twice the Manila cavan.
- A sackful equivalent to 50 kilograms.
Where does cavan come from?
From Spanish caván, from Tagalog kaban as "Manila cavan", via Cebuano as the "provincial cavan".
Questions about saying cavan
How do you pronounce cavan?
Say KAV-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkævən/. In British English it is /ˈkævən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavan?
Cavan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV). Broken into parts: KAV · un.
Do Americans and Brits say cavan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkævən/ and the British form is /ˈkævən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.