How to pronounce Caesarea
Say it like kay-suh-REE-uh. Caesarea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- kay
- suh
- REE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caesarea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Caesarea
American and British speakers say Caesarea in essentially the same way: /ˌkeɪsəˈriə/ in the US and /ˌkeɪsəˈriːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kay-suh-REE-uh.
What does Caesarea mean?
- an ancient seaport in northwestern Israel; an important Roman city in ancient Palestine
Words that rhyme with Caesarea
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Caesarea.
Questions about saying Caesarea
How do you pronounce Caesarea?
Say kay-suh-REE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkeɪsəˈriə/. In British English it is /ˌkeɪsəˈriːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Caesarea?
Caesarea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: kay · suh · REE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Caesarea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkeɪsəˈriə/ and the British form is /ˌkeɪsəˈriːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.