How to pronounce cassata
Say it like kuh-SAH-tuh. Cassata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH).
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- kuh
- SAH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cassata 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.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cassata
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-SAH-tuh.
What does cassata mean?
- A type of tutti-frutti or Neapolitan ice cream with nuts and candied fruits.
- Synonym of cassata siciliana.
Where does cassata come from?
Borrowed from Italian cassata (“cassata siciliana”), from Sicilian cassata, probably from Vulgar Latin *cāseāta, from cāseus (“cheese”).
Words that rhyme with cassata
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Questions about saying cassata
How do you pronounce cassata?
Say kuh-SAH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈsɑtə/. In British English it is /kəˈsɑːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cassata?
Cassata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH). Broken into parts: kuh · SAH · tuh.
Is cassata pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəˈsɑːtə/ (kuh-SAH-tuh).