How to Pronounce Cassava

To pronounce "cassava", say CASS-av-a — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈsɑːvə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/kəˈsɑːvə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cassava”

"cassava" has 3 syllables: cass-av-a. It rhymes with casava, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: casava — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cassava mean?

noun

  1. Manioc (Manihot esculenta), a tropical plant which is the source of tapioca.
  2. Tapioca, a starchy pulp made with manioc roots.

Synonyms

yuca

Words that rhyme with cassava

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

casava

Related words

maniocmaniocacasavavirustapiocacassabamanihocmanihot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cassava"?▾

"Cassava" has 3 syllables: cass · av · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "cassava"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cassava" is /kəˈsɑːvə/.

What does "cassava" mean?▾

Cassava: Manioc (Manihot esculenta), a tropical plant which is the source of tapioca.

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