How to pronounce causes
Say it like KAH-zuz. Causes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- zuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Causes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of causes
American and British speakers say causes in essentially the same way: /ˈkɑzəz/ in the US and /ˈkɔːzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAW-ziz.
Other ways to say causes
Causes also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KAW-ziz /ˈkɔzɪz/
What does causes mean?
- plural of cause How to pronounce cause
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cause How to pronounce cause
Questions about saying causes
How do you pronounce causes?
Say KAH-zuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑzəz/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in causes?
Causes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · zuz.
Do Americans and Brits say causes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɑzəz/ and the British form is /ˈkɔːzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.