How to pronounce casserole
Say it like KAS-uh-rohl. Casserole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAS).
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- KAS
- uh
- rohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Casserole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of casserole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAS-uh-rohl.
What does casserole mean?
- A dish of glass or earthenware, with a lid, in which food is baked and sometimes served.
- Food, such as a stew, cooked in such a dish.“a chicken casserole”
- Any type of food that fills the high-walled dish or pan in which it was cooked.
- To cook like, or as, a casserole; to stew.
Where does casserole come from?
Borrowed from French casserole.
Questions about saying casserole
How do you pronounce casserole?
Say KAS-uh-rohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæsəˌroʊl/. In British English it is /ˈkæsəˌrəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in casserole?
Casserole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAS). Broken into parts: KAS · uh · rohl.
Is casserole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkæsəˌrəʊl/ (KAS-uh-rohl).