How to pronounce causal
Say it like KAW-zul. Causal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
- KAW
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Causal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of causal
American and British speakers say causal in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔzəl/ in the US and /ˈkɔːzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAW-zul.
What does causal mean?
- Of, relating to, or being a cause of something; causing.“There is no causal relationship between eating carrots and seeing in the dark.”
- A word (such as because) that expresses a reason or a cause.
Where does causal come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin causalis, from Latin causa (“cause”), equivalent to cause + -al, see cause.
Questions about saying causal
How do you pronounce causal?
Say KAW-zul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔzəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in causal?
Causal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say causal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔzəl/ and the British form is /ˈkɔːzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.