How do you pronounce "cavern"?

In American English: /ˈkævɝn/ (KAV-urn). In British English: /kˈævən/ (K-av). In Canadian English: /ˈkævɝn/ (KAV-urn). In Australian English: /kˈavən/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkævɝn/ (KAV-urn), while in British English it's /kˈævən/ (K-av).

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cavern

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/ˈkævɝn/

KAV-urn

Syllable Breakdown

kævcav·ɝnern

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