How to pronounce casting
Say it like KAS-ting. Casting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce casting. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Casting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of casting
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KAH-sting.
What does casting mean?
- object formed by a mold
- the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
- the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
Where does casting come from?
From Middle English castynge, castand, equivalent to cast + -ing.
Words that rhyme with casting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of casting.
Questions about saying casting
How do you pronounce casting?
Say KAS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in casting?
Casting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAS). Broken into parts: KAS · ting.
Is casting 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 /ˈkɑːstɪŋ/ (KAH-sting).