How to pronounce caveach
Say it like kuh-VEECH. Caveach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEECH).
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- kuh
- VEECH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caveach 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.
- VEECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of caveach
American and British speakers say caveach in essentially the same way: /kəˈvitʃ/ in the US and /kəˈviːtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-VEECH.
What does caveach mean?
- A fillet of fish, typically mackerel, pickled in vinegar.
- To prepare fish as a caveach.
Where does caveach come from?
Borrowed from Spanish escabeche (“pickled fish”), whence also the unadapted borrowing escabeche (see there for more); also a doublet of sikbaj.
Words that rhyme with caveach
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caveach.
Questions about saying caveach
How do you pronounce caveach?
Say kuh-VEECH. The American pronunciation is /kəˈvitʃ/. In British English it is /kəˈviːtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caveach?
Caveach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEECH). Broken into parts: kuh · VEECH.
Do Americans and Brits say caveach the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈvitʃ/ and the British form is /kəˈviːtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.