How to Pronounce Caved

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/keɪvd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “caved”

"caved" has 2 syllables: cav-ed. It rhymes with depraved and engraved, if that helps it stick.

What does caved mean?

verb

  1. To surrender.

    “He caved under pressure.”

  2. To collapse.

    “First the braces buckled, then the roof began to cave, then we ran.”

Synonyms

spelunk

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Words that rhyme with caved

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depravedengravedpavedsavedwavedenslavedbehavedshavedcravedgravedravedwaived

Related words

admittedbrokecededcollapsedconcededcrackedfellfoundered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "caved"?▾

"Caved" has 2 syllables: cav · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "caved"?▾

The IPA transcription of "caved" is /keɪvd/.

What does "caved" mean?▾

Caved: To surrender.

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