How to pronounce cassava
Say it like kuh-SAH-vuh. Cassava has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH).
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- kuh
- SAH
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cassava 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cassava
American and British speakers say cassava in essentially the same way: /kəˈsɑvə/ in the US and /kəˈsɑːvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-SAH-vuh.
What does cassava mean?
- Manioc (Manihot esculenta), a tropical plant which is the source of tapioca.
- The root of this plant.
- Tapioca, a starchy pulp made with manioc roots.
Where does cassava come from?
Borrowed from Spanish cazabe, from Taíno *kasabi (“cassava flour”) (whence Garifuna sibiba), from Proto-Arawak *sapi.
Words that rhyme with cassava
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cassava.
Questions about saying cassava
How do you pronounce cassava?
Say kuh-SAH-vuh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈsɑvə/. In British English it is /kəˈsɑːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cassava?
Cassava has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH). Broken into parts: kuh · SAH · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say cassava the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈsɑvə/ and the British form is /kəˈsɑːvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.