How do you pronounce "cavalry"?

In American English: /ˈkævəlri/ (KAV-uhlr-ee). In British English: /kˈavəlɹi/ (K-av). In Canadian English: /ˈkævəlri/ (KAV-uhlr-ee). In Australian English: /kˈavəlɹi/ (K-av).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkævəlri/ (KAV-uhlr-ee), while in British English it's /kˈavəlɹi/ (K-av).

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cavalry

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/ˈkævəlri/

KAV-uhlr-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kævcav·əlral·iry

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