How to pronounce caveats
Say it like KAY-vee-ats. Caveats has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- vee
- ats
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caveats 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.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- atsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of caveats
American and British speakers say caveats in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪviˌæts/ in the US and /ˈkeɪviˌæts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-vee-ats.
What does caveats mean?
- plural of caveat How to pronounce caveat
- third-person singular simple present indicative of caveat How to pronounce caveat
Questions about saying caveats
How do you pronounce caveats?
Say KAY-vee-ats. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪviˌæts/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪviˌæts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caveats?
Caveats has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · vee · ats.
Do Americans and Brits say caveats the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪviˌæts/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪviˌæts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.