How to pronounce caucasians
Say it like kaw-KAY-zhunz. Caucasians has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- kaw
- KAY
- zhunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caucasians 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.
- zhunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of caucasians
American and British speakers say caucasians in essentially the same way: /kɔˈkeɪʒənz/ in the US and /kɔːˈkeɪʒənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kaw-KAY-zhunz.
What does caucasians mean?
- plural of caucasian How to pronounce caucasian
Questions about saying caucasians
How do you pronounce caucasians?
Say kaw-KAY-zhunz. The American pronunciation is /kɔˈkeɪʒənz/. In British English it is /kɔːˈkeɪʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caucasians?
Caucasians has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: kaw · KAY · zhunz.
Do Americans and Brits say caucasians the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɔˈkeɪʒənz/ and the British form is /kɔːˈkeɪʒənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.