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Try LingUp Now!Step 1 for AmE: Start with the /kæ/ sound as in 'cat'.
Step 2 for AmE: Smoothly blend into the /ʒu/ sound, letting the tongue curve slightly upwards.
Step 3 for AmE: Finish with /əl/, ensuring a relaxed, soft ending.
mispronouncing 'ju' as 'yoo' (ca-yoo-al)
dropping the middle 'u' sound (cas-al)
stressing the wrong syllable (ca-su-AL)
Step 1 for BrE: Begin with the /ka/ similar to 'cat'.
Step 2 for BrE: Blend into /ʒjʊ/, slightly exaggerating the 'u' as 'you'.
Step 3 for BrE: End with /əl/, soft with minimal jaw movement.
mixing 'ʒ' with 'sh' sound (ca-shyoo-al)
missing the 'j' glide (ca-syoo-al)
incorrect stress on last syllable (ca-syoo-AL)
In 'casual', the 's' is pronounced as /ʒ/, a soft sound often confused with 'sh'.
The stress is on the first syllable: 'ca-su-al'.
No, the British version emphasizes 'syoo' and the American uses 'ju'.
Relaxed and informal style or attitude.
/ˈkæʒuəli/
In an informal way.
/ˈkæʒuəlnəs/
Quality of being informal.
/ˈkæʒəlti/
A person injured or killed.
In 'casually', the ending is 'lee', extending the word.
In 'casualness', the suffix 'ness' makes a longer finish.
In 'casualty', 'ty' changes ending, adding a strong 't' sound.
It can be tricky. Use words like 'vision' and 'measure' for practice.
The first syllable 'ca' is stressed. This helps in understanding.
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