How to pronounce caissons
Say it like KAY-sunz. Caissons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- sunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caissons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of caissons
American and British speakers say caissons in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪsənz/ in the US and /ˈkeɪsənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-sunz.
Other ways to say caissons
Caissons also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KES-unz /ˈkɛsənz/
What does caissons mean?
- plural of caisson How to pronounce caisson
Questions about saying caissons
How do you pronounce caissons?
Say KAY-sunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪsənz/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪsənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caissons?
Caissons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · sunz.
Do Americans and Brits say caissons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪsənz/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪsənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.