How to pronounce cavort
Say it like kuh-VORT. Cavort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VORT).
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- kuh
- VORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavort pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of cavort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-VAWT.
What does cavort mean?
- To prance, frolic, gambol.
- To move about carelessly, playfully or boisterously.
- To engage in extravagant pursuits, especially of a sexual nature.
Where does cavort come from?
Originated in the United States in 1793, as cauvaut, applying to horses, probably from the colloquial intensifying prefix ca-/ka- + vault (“jump, leap”); later generalized.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cavort
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Questions about saying cavort
How do you pronounce cavort?
Say kuh-VORT. The American pronunciation is /kəˈvɔrt/. In British English it is /kəˈvɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavort?
Cavort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VORT). Broken into parts: kuh · VORT.
Is cavort 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 /kəˈvɔːt/ (kuh-VAWT).