How to pronounce showcase
Say it like SHOH-kays. Showcase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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US American/ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/SHOH-kays
UK British/ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/SHOH-kays
- SHOH
- kays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Showcase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kaysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of showcase
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-kays.
What does showcase mean?
noun
- a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect“it was a showcase for democracy in Africa”
- a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home
Where does showcase come from?
From show + case.
Questions about saying showcase
How do you pronounce showcase?
Say SHOH-kays. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in showcase?
Showcase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · kays.
Is showcase pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ (SHOH-kays).