How to pronounce cavate
Say it like KAY-vayt. Cavate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- vayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cavate
American and British speakers say cavate in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪveɪt/ in the US and /ˈkeɪveɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-vayt.
What does cavate mean?
- A cliffside dwelling made in the living rock by humans.
Where does cavate come from?
From Latin cavātus (“hollowed out”), perfect passive participle of cavō (“to hollow out, to excavate”), see -ate (noun-forming suffix).
Questions about saying cavate
How do you pronounce cavate?
Say KAY-vayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪveɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪveɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavate?
Cavate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · vayt.
Do Americans and Brits say cavate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪveɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪveɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.