How to pronounce cavesson
Say it like KAV-uh-sun. Cavesson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV).
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- KAV
- uh
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavesson 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cavesson
American and British speakers say cavesson in essentially the same way: /ˈkævəsən/ in the US and /ˈkævəsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAV-uh-sun.
What does cavesson mean?
- A part of a horse's bridle that consists of a headstall with a noseband. When a martingale is used, it is attached to the horse's head at the cavesson.
Where does cavesson come from?
From French caveçon, from Italian cavezzone, augmentative of cavezza (“halter”), probably from Latin caput (“head”), although derivation from Germanic has also been suggested; compare Old English cæfl (“bit, muzzle”).
Questions about saying cavesson
How do you pronounce cavesson?
Say KAV-uh-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkævəsən/. In British English it is /ˈkævəsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavesson?
Cavesson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV). Broken into parts: KAV · uh · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say cavesson the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkævəsən/ and the British form is /ˈkævəsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.