How to pronounce cashmere
Say it like KAZH-meer. Cashmere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAZH).
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US American/ˈkæʒmɪr/KAZH-meer
UK British/ˈkæʃmiə/KASH-mee-uh
- KAZH
- meer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cashmere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- meerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cashmere
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KASH-mee-uh.
What does cashmere mean?
noun
- Fine, downy wool from beneath the outer hair of the Cashmere goat.
- A soft fabric made of this wool.“a cashmere sweater”
- A rich kind of shawl made from this wool.
Where does cashmere come from?
Appellativization of Cashmere.
Questions about saying cashmere
How do you pronounce cashmere?
Say KAZH-meer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæʒmɪr/. In British English it is /ˈkæʃmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cashmere?
Cashmere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAZH). Broken into parts: KAZH · meer.
Is cashmere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈkæʃmiə/ (KASH-mee-uh).