How to pronounce cachou
Say it like KASH-oo. Cachou has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KASH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cachou. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KASH
- oo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cachou 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.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cachou
American and British speakers say cachou in essentially the same way: /ˈkæʃu/ in the US and /ˈkæʃuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KASH-oo.
What does cachou mean?
- A sweet eaten to sweeten the breath.
- A small metallic ball used as edible decoration on cakes etc.
Where does cachou come from?
From French cachou, from Portuguese cachu, from Malay kacu (“type of acacia”).
Words that rhyme with cachou
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cachou.
Words that sound like cachou
Questions about saying cachou
How do you pronounce cachou?
Say KASH-oo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæʃu/. In British English it is /ˈkæʃuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cachou?
Cachou has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KASH). Broken into parts: KASH · oo.
Do Americans and Brits say cachou the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæʃu/ and the British form is /ˈkæʃuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cachou?
Cachou sounds the same as cashew in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.