How to pronounce casern
Say it like kuh-ZURN. Casern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZURN).
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- kuh
- ZURN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Casern pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of casern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-ZURN.
What does casern mean?
- A lodging for soldiers in a garrison town (formerly usually near the rampart); a barracks.
Where does casern come from?
From French caserne, attested since the late 1600s.
Words that rhyme with casern
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of casern.
Questions about saying casern
How do you pronounce casern?
Say kuh-ZURN. The American pronunciation is /kəˈzɝn/. In British English it is /kəˈzɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in casern?
Casern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZURN). Broken into parts: kuh · ZURN.
Is casern pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈzɜːn/ (kuh-ZURN).