How to Pronounce Caravanserai

To pronounce "caravanserai", say CAR-av-ans-er-ai — 5 syllables, IPA /kaɹəˈvansəɹʌɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/kaɹəˈvansəɹʌɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “caravanserai”

"caravanserai" has 5 syllables: car-av-ans-er-ai.

What does caravanserai mean?

noun

  1. A roadside inn having a central courtyard where caravans can rest.
  2. An upscale hotel.

Synonyms

khansaraiserai

Related words

caravansarykhancaravanseracaravanserycaravansaraicaravanserayseraisarai

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "caravanserai"?▾

"Caravanserai" has 5 syllables: car · av · ans · er · ai.

What is the IPA transcription of "caravanserai"?▾

The IPA transcription of "caravanserai" is /kaɹəˈvansəɹʌɪ/.

What does "caravanserai" mean?▾

Caravanserai: A roadside inn having a central courtyard where caravans can rest.

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