How to pronounce casket
Say it like KAS-kut. Casket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAS).
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- KAS
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Casket pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of casket
American and British speakers say casket in essentially the same way: /ˈkæskət/ in the US and /ˈkæskɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAS-kit.
What does casket mean?
- A little box, e.g. for jewelry.
- An urn.
- A coffin.
- To put into, or preserve in, a casket.
Where does casket come from?
Probably from Norman cassette.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with casket
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of casket.
Questions about saying casket
How do you pronounce casket?
Say KAS-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæskət/. In British English it is /ˈkæskɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in casket?
Casket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAS). Broken into parts: KAS · kut.
Do Americans and Brits say casket the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæskət/ and the British form is /ˈkæskɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.