How to Pronounce "cavalry"
word
/ˈkævəɫɹi/
KAV-uhl-ree
/kˈævəlɹi/
KAV-uhl-ree
Definition
Cavalry is the part of an army made up of soldiers who fight while riding horses. In modern use, it can also refer historically or figuratively to a group that comes to help in a difficult situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkævəɫɹi/
British English
/kˈævəlɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAV-uhl-ree
UK
KAV-uhl-ree
Listen in Context
The cavalry rode across the field.
The king sent his cavalry to the battle.
In old armies, cavalry moved faster than foot soldiers.
We were overwhelmed with orders until the marketing team showed up like the cavalry.