How to pronounce cravat
Say it like kruh-VAT. Cravat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAT).
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- kruh
- VAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cravat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cravat
American and British speakers say cravat in essentially the same way: /krəˈvæt/ in the US and /krəˈvæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kruh-VAT.
What does cravat mean?
- A wide fabric band worn as a necktie by men having long ends hanging in front.
- A bandage resembling a cravat, particularly a triangular bandage folded into a strip.
- To adorn with a cravat; to tie a cravat, or something resembling a cravat, around the neck.
Words that rhyme with cravat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cravat.
Questions about saying cravat
How do you pronounce cravat?
Say kruh-VAT. The American pronunciation is /krəˈvæt/. In British English it is /krəˈvæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cravat?
Cravat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAT). Broken into parts: kruh · VAT.
Do Americans and Brits say cravat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krəˈvæt/ and the British form is /krəˈvæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.