How do you pronounce "cadaver"?

In American English: /kəˈdævɝ/ (kuh-DAV-ur). In British English: /kɐdˈavə/ (KⱯD). In Canadian English: /kəˈdævɝ/ (kuh-DAV-ur). In Australian English: /kɐdˈavə/ (KⱯD).

Is "cadaver" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈdævɝ/ (kuh-DAV-ur), while in British English it's /kɐdˈavə/ (KⱯD).

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cadaver

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/kəˈdævɝ/

kuh-DAV-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kəca·dævdav·ɝer

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