How to pronounce Caucasian
Say it like kaw-KAY-zhun. Caucasian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- kaw
- KAY
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caucasian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Caucasian
American and British speakers say Caucasian in essentially the same way: /kɔˈkeɪʒən/ in the US and /kɔːˈkeɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kaw-KAY-zhun.
What does Caucasian mean?
- a Caucasian
- a number of languages spoken in the Caucasus that are unrelated to languages spoken elsewhere
- of or relating to the geographical region of Caucasia“Caucasian languages”
- of or relating to Caucasian people
Words that rhyme with Caucasian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Caucasian.
Questions about saying Caucasian
How do you pronounce Caucasian?
Say kaw-KAY-zhun. The American pronunciation is /kɔˈkeɪʒən/. In British English it is /kɔːˈkeɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Caucasian?
Caucasian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: kaw · KAY · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say Caucasian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɔˈkeɪʒən/ and the British form is /kɔːˈkeɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.