How to Pronounce Cases

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈkeɪsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cases”

"cases" has 2 syllables: cas-es. It rhymes with showcases and races, if that helps it stick.

What does cases 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.

noun

  1. A box that contains or can contain a number of identical items of manufacture.
  2. A box, sheath, or covering generally.

    “a case for spectacles; the case of a watch”

Synonyms

carton

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Words that rhyme with cases

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

showcasesraceschasesembracesbasestracesspacesdatabasesinterfacesbracesplacesdisplaces

Related words

eventcausesubjectexampleeccentricshowcasetypeinstance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cases"?▾

"Cases" has 2 syllables: cas · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "cases"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cases" is /ˈkeɪsɪz/.

What does "cases" mean?▾

Cases: An actual event, situation, or fact.

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