How to Pronounce Case

To pronounce "case", say CAS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /keɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/keɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “case”

"case" has 2 syllables: cas-e. It rhymes with base and trace, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: caisse, cayce — easy to mix up when writing.

What does case mean?

noun

  1. An actual event, situation, or fact.

    “For a change, in this case, he was telling the truth.”

  2. A given condition or state.

verb

  1. To propose hypothetical cases.

Hear “case” in real sentences

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Words that rhyme with case

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

basetraceembracepaceaceshowcasefacespacedisgraceapaceeffacebrace

Related words

eventcausesubjectexampleeccentricshowcasetypeinstance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "case"?▾

"Case" has 2 syllables: cas · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "case"?▾

The IPA transcription of "case" is /keɪs/.

What does "case" mean?▾

Case: An actual event, situation, or fact.

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