How to pronounce casque
Say it like KASK. Casque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KASK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Casque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KASKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of casque
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KAHSK.
What does casque mean?
- A helmet.
- A hard structure on the head of some birds, such as cassowaries, some hornbills and guineafowl, and some reptiles such as chameleons and basilisks.
- Synonym of galea.
Where does casque come from?
Borrowed from French casque.
Words that rhyme with casque
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Words that sound like casque
Questions about saying casque
How do you pronounce casque?
Say KASK. The American pronunciation is /kæsk/. In British English it is /kɑːsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in casque?
Casque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KASK.
Is casque pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /kɑːsk/ (KAHSK).
What words sound the same as casque?
Casque sounds the same as cask in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.