English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Caused Pronunciation
Caused is pronounced KAHZD, IPA /ˈkɑzd/.
KAHZD
US /ˈkɑzd/ · UK /ˈkɔːzd/
Syllables: KAHZD (1 syllable)
verb (past tense and past participle of cause): Made something happen, usually something unwanted.
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Caused in a Sentence
- The storm caused damage all along the coast.
- What caused the delay?
- His remark caused more trouble than he expected.
Common Mispronunciations of Caused
Not KAW-zid
One beat only, since the ed adds a syllable only after a t or a d sound. Here it joins on as a plain d.
Not KAWST
Voice both the s and the ending, giving zd. An unvoiced finish turns caused into the word cost.
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