How to Pronounce Caravan

To pronounce "caravan", say CAR-av-an — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkæɹəvæn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkæɹəvæn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “caravan”

"caravan" has 3 syllables: car-av-an. It rhymes with deadpan and span, if that helps it stick.

What does caravan mean?

noun

  1. A convoy or procession of travelers, their vehicles and cargo, and any pack animals, especially camels crossing a desert.
  2. A furnished vehicle towed behind a car, etc., and used as a dwelling when stationary.

verb

  1. To travel in a caravan (procession).

    “The wedding party got in their cars and caravaned from the chapel to the reception hall.”

  2. To travel and/or live in a caravan (vehicle).

    “When my parents retired they really got back into caravanning.”

Synonyms

camel trainconvoypack trainwagon traincampermobile homemotor homerecreational vehicle

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Words that rhyme with caravan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deadpanspandivanclanmanpanfanqueancatamaranharmattantranscan

Related words

vantrainwagonmotorcadecampersuitcaseconvoyfleet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "caravan"?▾

"Caravan" has 3 syllables: car · av · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "caravan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "caravan" is /ˈkæɹəvæn/.

What does "caravan" mean?▾

Caravan: A convoy or procession of travelers, their vehicles and cargo, and any pack animals, especially camels crossing a desert.

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