How to pronounce cashew
Say it like KASH-oo. Cashew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KASH).
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- KASH
- oo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cashew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cashew
American and British speakers say cashew in essentially the same way: /ˈkæˌʃu/ in the US and /ˈkæˌʃuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KASH-oo.
What does cashew mean?
- Any tree of the genus Anacardium.
- A tree, Anacardium occidentale, native to northeastern Brazil, now widely grown in tropical climates for its cashew nuts and cashew apples.
- A cashew nut.
Where does cashew come from?
Reanalysis of French acajou as a + cajou, from Old Tupi akaîu.
Questions about saying cashew
How do you pronounce cashew?
Say KASH-oo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæˌʃu/. In British English it is /ˈkæˌʃuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cashew?
Cashew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KASH). Broken into parts: KASH · oo.
Do Americans and Brits say cashew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæˌʃu/ and the British form is /ˈkæˌʃuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.