How to pronounce caveman
Say it like KAYV-man. Caveman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAYV).
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- KAYV
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caveman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of caveman
American and British speakers say caveman in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪvˌmæn/ in the US and /ˈkeɪvˌmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAYV-man.
What does caveman mean?
- someone who lives in a cave
Questions about saying caveman
How do you pronounce caveman?
Say KAYV-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪvˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪvˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caveman?
Caveman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAYV). Broken into parts: KAYV · man.
Do Americans and Brits say caveman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪvˌmæn/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪvˌmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.