How to pronounce cavorting
Say it like kuh-VOR-ting. Cavorting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOR).
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- kuh
- VOR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavorting 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.
- VORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cavorting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-VAW-ting.
What does cavorting mean?
- present participle and gerund of cavort How to pronounce cavort
- The action of the verb to cavort
Words that rhyme with cavorting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cavorting.
Questions about saying cavorting
How do you pronounce cavorting?
Say kuh-VOR-ting. The American pronunciation is /kəˈvɔrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəˈvɔːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavorting?
Cavorting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOR). Broken into parts: kuh · VOR · ting.
Is cavorting 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 /kəˈvɔːtɪŋ/ (kuh-VAW-ting).