How to Pronounce "caravan"
word
/ˈkæɹəˌvæn/, /ˈkɛɹəˌvæn/
KAIR-uh-van
/kˈæɹɐvˌæn/
KARR-uh-van
Definition
A group of people or vehicles traveling together, especially across a desert or through difficult areas; also, a vehicle equipped for living in, used for travel or camping.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkæɹəˌvæn/, /ˈkɛɹəˌvæn/
British English
/kˈæɹɐvˌæn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAIR-uh-van
UK
KARR-uh-van
Listen in Context
We slept in a caravan during our vacation.
A caravan of camels crossed the desert.
They parked their caravan at the campsite.
We're planning a road trip in the new caravan next summer.