How to pronounce cavum
Say it like KAH-vum. Cavum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑvəm/KAH-vum
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- KAH
- vum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does cavum mean?
noun
- The lower part of the concha of the ear adjoining the origin of the helix.
- The nasal cavity.
- A fallstreak hole.
Where does cavum come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin cavum (“a hollow, hole”).
Questions about saying cavum
How do you pronounce cavum?
Say KAH-vum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑvəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavum?
Cavum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · vum.