English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Castle Pronunciation
Castle is pronounced KA-suhl, IPA /ˈkæsəl/.
KA-suhl
US /ˈkæsəl/ · UK /ˈkɑːsəl/
Syllables: KA · suhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and verb: A large fortified building from the medieval period, and in chess a move that swaps the king and rook.
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Castle in a Sentence
- The castle is open to visitors until October.
- White decided to castle on the queen's side.
- From the castle walls you can see three counties.
Common Mispronunciations of Castle
Not KAS-tuhl
The t is silent, as it is in listen, whistle and fasten. English drops t between an s and an l in this set of words.
Tip: Americans use the short a of cat and most British speakers the long ah of father, but neither says the t.
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