To pronounce "cave-in", say CAV-ein — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"cave-in" has 2 syllables: cav-ein. It rhymes with maven and craven, if that helps it stick.
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“We were warned away from the rickety old mine because of the danger of cave-ins.”
“We couldn't get past the cave in blocking the tunnel.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cave-in" has 2 syllables: cav · ein.
Cave-in: The act of something collapsing or caving in.
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