How to pronounce cavitate
Say it like KAV-ih-tayt. Cavitate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV).
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- KAV
- ih
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavitate 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cavitate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAV-ih-tayt.
What does cavitate mean?
- To form vapor bubbles in a flowing liquid in a region where the pressure of the liquid falls below its vapor pressure.
Where does cavitate come from?
From cavity + -ate.
Words that rhyme with cavitate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cavitate.
Questions about saying cavitate
How do you pronounce cavitate?
Say KAV-ih-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkævɪteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkævɪteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavitate?
Cavitate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV). Broken into parts: KAV · ih · tayt.
Is cavitate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkævɪteɪt/ (KAV-ih-tayt).