How to pronounce casemate
Say it like KAYS-mayt. Casemate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAYS).
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- KAYS
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Casemate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- maytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of casemate
American and British speakers say casemate in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪsmeɪt/ in the US and /ˈkeɪsmeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAYS-mayt.
What does casemate mean?
- A bombproof chamber, usually of masonry, in which cannon may be placed, to be fired through embrasures; or one capable of being used as a magazine, or for quartering troops.
- A hollow molding, chiefly in cornices.
Where does casemate come from?
From French casemate, from Italian casamatta.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- casement
Questions about saying casemate
How do you pronounce casemate?
Say KAYS-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪsmeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪsmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in casemate?
Casemate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAYS). Broken into parts: KAYS · mayt.
Do Americans and Brits say casemate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪsmeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪsmeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.