How to pronounce cascabel
Say it like KAS-kuh-bel. Cascabel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAS).
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- KAS
- kuh
- bel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cascabel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- belKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cascabel
American and British speakers say cascabel in essentially the same way: /ˈkæskəbɛl/ in the US and /ˈkæskəbɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAS-kuh-bel.
What does cascabel mean?
- A small, round, hot variety of chili pepper, Capsicum annuum, which rattles when dry.
- A knob at the end of a cannon, cast onto the gun breech, to which a heavy rope is attached in order to control recoil.
- A bell attached to a sleigh or sleigh harness.
Where does cascabel come from?
Borrowed from Spanish cascabel (“bell, rattle”).
Questions about saying cascabel
How do you pronounce cascabel?
Say KAS-kuh-bel. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæskəbɛl/. In British English it is /ˈkæskəbɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cascabel?
Cascabel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAS). Broken into parts: KAS · kuh · bel.
Do Americans and Brits say cascabel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæskəbɛl/ and the British form is /ˈkæskəbɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.