How to pronounce cavin
Say it like KAV-in. Cavin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV).
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- KAV
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavin 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cavin
American and British speakers say cavin in essentially the same way: /ˈkævɪn/ in the US and /ˈkævɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAV-in.
What does cavin mean?
- A hollow route, adapted to cover troops and facilitate their approach to a place.
- A type of protein that is involved in forming the caveola of many vertebrate cells.
Where does cavin come from?
From French cavin (same meaning), ultimately from Latin cavus.
Words that rhyme with cavin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cavin.
Questions about saying cavin
How do you pronounce cavin?
Say KAV-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈkævɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkævɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavin?
Cavin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV). Broken into parts: KAV · in.
Do Americans and Brits say cavin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkævɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkævɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.