How to pronounce "case"

case

Noun
American
/keɪs/

Syllable Breakdown

case

How natives say case

British
/keɪs/

Syllable Breakdown

case

How natives say case

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'k' sound, like the 'c' in can.

  • Move to the long 'a' sound, as in 'day'.

  • End with a soft 's' sound, like in 'sister'.

Common Mistakes

  • cash (ca-sh)

  • cast (ca-st)

  • care (ca-re)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

FAQ

Is it one syllable?

Yes, 'case' has only one syllable.

Does the 'a' sound like 'cat'?

No, the 'a' sounds like 'day'.

Is the 's' pronounced like a 'z'?

No, it's a soft 's' sound.

Definition

case

An instance or example of something.

Word Family

cases

/ˈkeɪzɪz/

noun

Plural of case

Example: There are many cases.

casing

/ˈkeɪsɪŋ/

noun

Covering or outer shell

Example: The sausage has a thin casing.

casebook

/ˈkeɪsbʊk/

noun

A book containing records of cases

Example: The detective kept a casebook.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Cases

- Additional syllable and 'iz' ending.

Casing

- Adds '-ing' sound.

Casebook

- Compound word with 'book', making 'bʊk' sound at the end.

Pro Tips

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Nearby Words

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/əˈdʒɔɪn/

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/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

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/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

arise

/əˈraɪz/

avenue

/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

backstage

/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

bench

/bɛntʃ/

beside

/bɪˈsaɪd/