How to Pronounce Cascade

To pronounce "cascade", say CASC-ad-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kæsˈkeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/kæsˈkeɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cascade”

"cascade" has 3 syllables: casc-ad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does cascade mean?

noun

  1. A waterfall or series of small waterfalls.
  2. A stream or sequence of a thing or things occurring as if falling like a cascade.

verb

  1. To fall as a waterfall or series of small waterfalls.
  2. To arrange in a stepped series like a waterfall.

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Words that rhyme with cascade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervadeaide

Related words

waterfallfallscataractflooddelugeavalanchespatetorrent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cascade"?▾

"Cascade" has 3 syllables: casc · ad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cascade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cascade" is /kæsˈkeɪd/.

What does "cascade" mean?▾

Cascade: A waterfall or series of small waterfalls.

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