How to pronounce cassandra
Say it like kuh-SAN-druh. Cassandra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAN).
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- kuh
- SAN
- druh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cassandra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cassandra
American and British speakers say cassandra in essentially the same way: /kəˈsændrə/ in the US and /kəˈsændrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-SAN-druh.
What does cassandra mean?
- Synonym of leather leaf (“Chamaedaphne calyculata”).
Questions about saying cassandra
How do you pronounce cassandra?
Say kuh-SAN-druh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈsændrə/. In British English it is /kəˈsændrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cassandra?
Cassandra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAN). Broken into parts: kuh · SAN · druh.
Do Americans and Brits say cassandra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈsændrə/ and the British form is /kəˈsændrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.