How to pronounce cavus
Say it like KAY-vus. Cavus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- vus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cavus
American and British speakers say cavus in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪvəs/ in the US and /ˈkeɪvəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-vus.
What does cavus mean?
- In planetary geology, an irregular steep-sided depression that does not seem to be an impact crater.
Where does cavus come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin cavus (“a hollow, hole”).
Questions about saying cavus
How do you pronounce cavus?
Say KAY-vus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪvəs/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪvəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavus?
Cavus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · vus.
Do Americans and Brits say cavus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪvəs/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪvəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.