How to pronounce cavy
Say it like KAY-vee. Cavy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cavy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAY
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cavy 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.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cavy
American and British speakers say cavy in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪvi/ in the US and /ˈkeɪvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-vee.
What does cavy mean?
- Synonym of domestic guinea pig.
- Any rodent in the Caviidae.
- Alternative form of cavey (“cave-like”).
Where does cavy come from?
From taxonomic name Cavia + English -y.
Words that rhyme with cavy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cavy.
Questions about saying cavy
How do you pronounce cavy?
Say KAY-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪvi/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cavy?
Cavy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say cavy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪvi/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.