How to pronounce cachalot
Say it like KASH-uh-loh. Cachalot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KASH).
- KASH
- uh
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cachalot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cachalot
American and British speakers say cachalot in essentially the same way: /ˈkæʃəˌloʊ/ in the US and /ˈkæʃəlɒt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KASH-uh-lot.
What does cachalot mean?
- The sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus.
Where does cachalot come from?
Borrowed from French cachalot, from Portuguese cachalote, from cachola (“head”) + -ote.
Questions about saying cachalot
How do you pronounce cachalot?
Say KASH-uh-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæʃəˌloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkæʃəlɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cachalot?
Cachalot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KASH). Broken into parts: KASH · uh · loh.
Do Americans and Brits say cachalot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæʃəˌloʊ/ and the British form is /ˈkæʃəlɒt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.