How to pronounce cassia
Say it like KASH-ee-uh. Cassia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KASH).
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- KASH
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cassia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cassia
American and British speakers say cassia in essentially the same way: /ˈkæʃiə/ in the US and /ˈkæʃiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KASH-ee-uh.
What does cassia mean?
- The spice made from the bark of members of the genus Cinnamomum other than true cinnamon (C. verum), when they are distinguished from cinnamon.
- Such trees themselves, particularly the Chinese cinnamon, Cinnamomum cassia.
- Any of several tropical leguminous plants, of the genus Cassia.
Questions about saying cassia
How do you pronounce cassia?
Say KASH-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæʃiə/. In British English it is /ˈkæʃiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cassia?
Cassia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KASH). Broken into parts: KASH · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say cassia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæʃiə/ and the British form is /ˈkæʃiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.