How to Pronounce Cavern

To pronounce "cavern", say CAV-ern — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæv.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkæv.ən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cavern”

"cavern" has 2 syllables: cav-ern. It rhymes with davern and tavern, if that helps it stick.

What does cavern mean?

noun

  1. A large cave.
  2. An underground chamber.

verb

  1. To form a cavern or deep depression in.

    “catacombs caverning the hillsides”

  2. To put into a cavern.

Words that rhyme with cavern

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

daverntavern

Related words

antregrottocave-incaveholecavityhollowgrot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cavern"?▾

"Cavern" has 2 syllables: cav · ern.

What is the IPA transcription of "cavern"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cavern" is /ˈkæv.ən/.

What does "cavern" mean?▾

Cavern: A large cave.

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