How to pronounce cavendish
Say it like KAV-un-dish. Cavendish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV).
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- KAV
- un
- dish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavendish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cavendish
American and British speakers say cavendish in essentially the same way: /ˈkævəndɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈkævəndɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAV-un-dish.
What does cavendish mean?
- Leaf tobacco softened, sweetened, and pressed into plugs or cakes.
Where does cavendish come from?
Possibly from the name of the original manufacturer.
Questions about saying cavendish
How do you pronounce cavendish?
Say KAV-un-dish. The American pronunciation is /ˈkævəndɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈkævəndɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavendish?
Cavendish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV). Broken into parts: KAV · un · dish.
Do Americans and Brits say cavendish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkævəndɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈkævəndɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.