How to pronounce caved
Say it like KAYVD. Caved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAYVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of caved
American and British speakers say caved in essentially the same way: /keɪvd/ in the US and /keɪvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAYVD.
What does caved mean?
- past participle of cave How to pronounce cave
Words that rhyme with caved
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caved.
Questions about saying caved
How do you pronounce caved?
Say KAYVD. The American pronunciation is /keɪvd/. In British English it is /keɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caved?
Caved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAYVD.
Do Americans and Brits say caved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /keɪvd/ and the British form is /keɪvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.