How to pronounce cavities
Say it like KAV-ih-teez. Cavities has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV).
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US American/ˈkævɪtiz/KAV-ih-teez
UK British/ˈkævɪtiz/KAV-ih-teez
- KAV
- ih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavities 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cavities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAV-ih-teez.
What does cavities mean?
noun
- plural of cavity How to pronounce cavity
Questions about saying cavities
How do you pronounce cavities?
Say KAV-ih-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkævɪtiz/. In British English it is /ˈkævɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavities?
Cavities has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV). Broken into parts: KAV · ih · teez.
Is cavities 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 /ˈkævɪtiz/ (KAV-ih-teez).