How to Pronounce Cavaquinho

To pronounce "cavaquinho", say CAV-aq-uinh-o — 4 syllables, IPA /kavaˈkiːnjuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/kavaˈkiːnjuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cavaquinho”

"cavaquinho" has 4 syllables: cav-aq-uinh-o.

What does cavaquinho mean?

noun

  1. A small guitar-string instrument of Brazilian origin, with four wire or gut strings, played with a plectrum.

Synonyms

braguinhabraguinhocavacomachimmachimbomanchetemarchete

Related words

braguinhaviolacuicabraguinhocaxixiguacharacaferrinhocaxirola

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cavaquinho"?▾

"Cavaquinho" has 4 syllables: cav · aq · uinh · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "cavaquinho"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cavaquinho" is /kavaˈkiːnjuː/.

What does "cavaquinho" mean?▾

Cavaquinho: A small guitar-string instrument of Brazilian origin, with four wire or gut strings, played with a plectrum.

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