How to pronounce castor
Say it like KAS-ter. Castor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAS).
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- KAS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Castor 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 castor
- 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 castor mean?
- A hat made from the fur of the beaver.
- A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.
- Castoreum (bitter exudate of mature beavers).
- A variety of petalite found in Elba.
- A pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture to allow it to be moved.
- A container with a perforated cap for sprinkling its contents, especially salt, pepper, etc.
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Words that rhyme with castor
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Words that sound like castor
Questions about saying castor
How do you pronounce castor?
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 castor?
Castor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAS). Broken into parts: KAS · ter.
Is castor 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 castor?
Castor sounds the same as caster in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.