How to pronounce cast
Say it like KAST. Cast is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KASTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cast
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KAHST.
What does cast mean?
- put or send forth“She threw the flashlight beam into the corner”“The setting sun threw long shadows”
- deposit“cast a vote”“cast a ballot”
- select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet“He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona”
- the actors in a play
- container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
- the distinctive form in which a thing is made“pottery of this cast was found throughout the region”
Where does cast come from?
The senses relating to broadcasting are based on that same term; compare -cast.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with cast
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cast.
Words that sound like cast
Questions about saying cast
How do you pronounce cast?
Say KAST. The American pronunciation is /kæst/. In British English it is /kɑːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cast?
Cast is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAST.
Is cast pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /kɑːst/ (KAHST).
What words sound the same as cast?
Cast sounds the same as caste in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.