How to pronounce casing
Say it like KAY-sing. Casing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Casing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of casing
American and British speakers say casing in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkeɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-sing.
What does casing mean?
- That which encloses or encases.“Some people like to split the casing of a sausage before cooking so it doesn’t burst.”
- The decorative trim around a door or window.
- A metal pipe used to line the borehole of a well.
- present participle and gerund of case How to pronounce case
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with casing
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Questions about saying casing
How do you pronounce casing?
Say KAY-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in casing?
Casing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say casing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.