How to pronounce casbah
Say it like KAZ-bah. Casbah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAZ).
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US American/ˈkæzbɑ/KAZ-bah
UK British/ˈkæzbɑː/KAZ-bah
- KAZ
- bah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Casbah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of casbah
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KAZ-bah.
What does casbah mean?
noun
- The fortress in a city in North Africa or the Middle East.
- The medina, the older part of a city in North Africa or the Middle East.
- A person's house or flat/apartment.
Questions about saying casbah
How do you pronounce casbah?
Say KAZ-bah. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæzbɑ/. In British English it is /ˈkæzbɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in casbah?
Casbah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAZ). Broken into parts: KAZ · bah.
Is casbah pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈkæzbɑː/ (KAZ-bah).