How to pronounce cassation
Say it like ka-SAY-shun. Cassation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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US American/kæˈseɪʃən/ka-SAY-shun
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- ka
- SAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cassation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does cassation mean?
noun
- The abrogation of a law by a higher authority; annulment.
- A piece of instrumental music of the eighteenth century similar to the serenade, and often performed outdoors.
Where does cassation come from?
From French cassation, from Latin cassō (“destroy, annul”).
Words that rhyme with cassation
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Questions about saying cassation
How do you pronounce cassation?
Say ka-SAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kæˈseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cassation?
Cassation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: ka · SAY · shun.