How to pronounce caverns
Say it like KAV-ernz. Caverns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV).
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US American/ˈkævɚnz/KAV-ernz
UK British/ˈkævənz/KAV-unz
- KAV
- ernz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caverns 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.
- ernzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of caverns
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAV-unz.
What does caverns mean?
noun
- plural of cavern How to pronounce cavern
Questions about saying caverns
How do you pronounce caverns?
Say KAV-ernz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkævɚnz/. In British English it is /ˈkævənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caverns?
Caverns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV). Broken into parts: KAV · ernz.
Is caverns pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkævənz/ (KAV-unz).