How to pronounce caster
Say it like KAS-ter. Caster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAS).
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- KAS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caster 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of caster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KAH-stuh.
What does caster mean?
- Someone or something that casts.“a caster of spells”
- A wheeled assembly attached to a larger object at its base to facilitate rolling. A caster usually consists of a wheel (which may be plastic, a hard elastomer, or metal), an axle, a mounting provision (usually a stem, flange, or plate), and sometimes a swivel (which allows the caster to rotate for s“Many office chairs roll on a set of casters.”
- A shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling condiments such as sugar, salt, pepper, etc.“a set of casters”
- To act as a caster (wheeled assembly).
Where does caster come from?
From cast + -er; the wheel sense comes from obsolete cast (“to turn”).
Words that rhyme with caster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caster.
Words that sound like caster
Questions about saying caster
How do you pronounce caster?
Say KAS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caster?
Caster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAS). Broken into parts: KAS · ter.
Is caster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɑːstə/ (KAH-stuh).
What words sound the same as caster?
Caster sounds the same as castor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.