How to pronounce cascade
Say it like ka-SKAYD. Cascade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAYD).
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- ka
- SKAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cascade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SKAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cascade
American and British speakers say cascade in essentially the same way: /kæˈskeɪd/ in the US and /ˌkæˌskeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kas-kayd.
What does cascade mean?
- To fall as a waterfall or series of small waterfalls.
- To arrange in a stepped series like a waterfall.
- To occur as a causal sequence.
- A waterfall or series of small waterfalls.
- A stream or sequence of a thing or things occurring as if falling like a cascade.“The bride carried a cascade of roses and baby's breath.”
- A series of electrical (or other types of) components, the output of any one being connected to the input of the next.
Where does cascade come from?
From French cascade, from Italian cascata, from cascare (“to fall”), from Vulgar Latin *cāsicāre, derived from Latin cadere, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ḱh₂d-.
Words that rhyme with cascade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cascade.
Questions about saying cascade
How do you pronounce cascade?
Say ka-SKAYD. The American pronunciation is /kæˈskeɪd/. In British English it is /ˌkæˌskeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cascade?
Cascade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAYD). Broken into parts: ka · SKAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say cascade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kæˈskeɪd/ and the British form is /ˌkæˌskeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.