How to pronounce cavity
Say it like KAV-uh-tee. Cavity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV).
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- KAV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cavity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAV-ih-tee.
What does cavity mean?
- a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)“they dug a pit to bury the body”
- space that is surrounded by something
- soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
Where does cavity come from?
From Middle French cavité or Late Latin cavitās, from cav(i) (“hollow, excavated, concave”) + -tās (“-ity”, nominal suffix).
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Words that rhyme with cavity
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Questions about saying cavity
How do you pronounce cavity?
Say KAV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkævəti/. In British English it is /ˈkævɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavity?
Cavity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAV). Broken into parts: KAV · uh · tee.
Is cavity 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 /ˈkævɪti/ (KAV-ih-tee).