How to Pronounce Cavalry

To pronounce "cavalry", say CAV-alry — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkævəlɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkævəlɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cavalry”

"cavalry" has 2 syllables: cav-alry.

What does cavalry mean?

noun

  1. The military arm of service that fights while riding horses.
  2. An individual unit of the cavalry arm of service.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cavalry"?▾

"Cavalry" has 2 syllables: cav · alry.

What is the IPA transcription of "cavalry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cavalry" is /ˈkævəlɹi/.

What does "cavalry" mean?▾

Cavalry: The military arm of service that fights while riding horses.

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