How to pronounce recast
Say it like ree-KAST. Recast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAST).
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US American/riˈkæst/ree-KAST
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- ree
- KAST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KASTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does recast mean?
verb
- To cast or throw again.
- To mold again.“The whole bell had to be recast although it had only one tiny, hardly visible crack.”
- To reproduce in a new form.
- The act or process of recasting.
- An utterance translated into another grammatical form.“Adults may use recasts to suggest corrections to mistakes in children's speech.”
Where does recast come from?
From re- + cast.
Words that rhyme with recast
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Questions about saying recast
How do you pronounce recast?
Say ree-KAST. The American pronunciation is /riˈkæst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recast?
Recast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAST). Broken into parts: ree · KAST.