How to pronounce cashews
Say it like KASH-ooz. Cashews has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KASH).
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- KASH
- ooz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cashews 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.
- oozGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cashews
American and British speakers say cashews in essentially the same way: /ˈkæˌʃuz/ in the US and /ˈkæˌʃuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KASH-ooz.
What does cashews mean?
- plural of cashew How to pronounce cashew
Questions about saying cashews
How do you pronounce cashews?
Say KASH-ooz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæˌʃuz/. In British English it is /ˈkæˌʃuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cashews?
Cashews has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KASH). Broken into parts: KASH · ooz.
Do Americans and Brits say cashews the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæˌʃuz/ and the British form is /ˈkæˌʃuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.