How to pronounce caviar
Say it like KAV-ee-ar. Caviar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV).
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- KAV
- ee
- ar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caviar 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of caviar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KAV-ee-ah.
What does caviar mean?
- Roe of the sturgeon or of certain other large fish, considered a delicacy.
- A food preparation made through the spherification of a flavorful liquid, resulting in small roe-like balls similar in texture and appearance to caviar.“apple caviar”
- Something whose flavor is too fine for the vulgar taste.
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Questions about saying caviar
How do you pronounce caviar?
Say KAV-ee-ar. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæviˌɑr/. In British English it is /ˈkæviˌɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caviar?
Caviar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV). Broken into parts: KAV · ee · ar.
Is caviar 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 /ˈkæviˌɑː/ (KAV-ee-ah).