How to pronounce cassowary
Say it like KAS-uh-wer-ee. Cassowary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAS).
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US American/ˈkæsəˌwɛri/KAS-uh-wer-ee
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- KAS
- uh
- wer
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cassowary 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.
- werGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does cassowary mean?
noun
- Any of the large, flightless, cursorial birds of the genus Casuarius, family Casuariidae, native to Australia and New Guinea, having a characteristic bony casque on the head.
Where does cassowary come from?
Borrowed from Malay kasuari.
Questions about saying cassowary
How do you pronounce cassowary?
Say KAS-uh-wer-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæsəˌwɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cassowary?
Cassowary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAS). Broken into parts: KAS · uh · wer · ee.