How to Pronounce Cask

To pronounce "cask", say CASK — one syllable, IPA /kɑːsk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kɑːsk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cask”

"cask" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with task and bask, if that helps it stick.

What does cask mean?

noun

  1. A large barrel for the storage of liquid, especially of alcoholic drinks.
  2. A casket; a small box for jewels.

verb

  1. To put into a cask.

noun

  1. A helmet.
  2. A hard structure on the head of some birds, such as the hornbill or cassowary.

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Words that rhyme with cask

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

taskbaskaskmaskmasqueflaskbasquemultitaskunmasklask

Related words

caskfulbarreltunkeghogsheadbarriquestandcarboy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cask"?▾

"Cask" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cask"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cask" is /kɑːsk/.

What does "cask" mean?▾

Cask: A large barrel for the storage of liquid, especially of alcoholic drinks.

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