How do you pronounce "caviar"?

In American English: /ˈkæviːˌɑːr/ (KAV-ee-ahr). In British English: /kˈavɪˌɑː/ (K-av). In Canadian English: /ˈkæviːˌɑːr/ (KAV-ee-ahr). In Australian English: /kˈavɪˌɑː/ (K-av).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæviːˌɑːr/ (KAV-ee-ahr), while in British English it's /kˈavɪˌɑː/ (K-av).

How to Pronounce "caviar"

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caviar

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/ˈkæviːˌɑːr/

KAV-ee-ahr

Syllable Breakdown

kævc·iːav·ɑːriar

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