How to pronounce cachet
Say it like KASH-ay. Cachet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KASH).
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- KASH
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cachet 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.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cachet
American and British speakers say cachet in essentially the same way: /ˈkæʃeɪ/ in the US and /ˈkæʃeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KASH-ay.
What does cachet mean?
- A special characteristic or quality; prestige, especially via association.“I remember when this diner was a quiet hangout, but lately it seems to be losing its cachet.”
- A commemorative stamped design or inscription on an envelope, other than a cancellation or pre-printed postage.
- A sealed envelope containing an item whose price is being negotiated.
- To mark (an envelope) with a commemorative stamped design or inscription.
Where does cachet come from?
Borrowed from French cachet, first appearing in Scottish English, from 1630.
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Words that rhyme with cachet
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Words that sound like cachet
Questions about saying cachet
How do you pronounce cachet?
Say KASH-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæʃeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkæʃeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cachet?
Cachet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KASH). Broken into parts: KASH · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say cachet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæʃeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkæʃeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cachet?
Cachet sounds the same as cache in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.