How to Pronounce Cavitation

To pronounce "cavitation", say CAV-it-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cavitation”

"cavitation" has 4 syllables: cav-it-at-ion.

What does cavitation mean?

noun

  1. The formation of pits on a surface.
  2. (fluid dynamics) The formation, in a fluid, of vapor bubbles that rapidly collapse; especially in a rotating marine propeller or pump impeller.

Related words

cavitycraftpittingcrackingdecavitationwaterbreakcapillarityspitting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cavitation"?▾

"Cavitation" has 4 syllables: cav · it · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "cavitation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cavitation" is /ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən/.

What does "cavitation" mean?▾

Cavitation: The formation of pits on a surface.

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