How to Pronounce Cassette

To pronounce "cassette", say CASS-ett-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kæˈsɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

cassette

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/kæˈsɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cassette”

"cassette" has 3 syllables: cass-ett-e. It rhymes with epithet and set, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cosette, cossette — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cassette mean?

noun

  1. A small flat case containing magnetic tape on two reels, used to record and play back audio and video material.
  2. Any similar small cartridge, such as for a computer disk or cassette air conditioner

Synonyms

tape

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Words that rhyme with cassette

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetbeset

Related words

audiotapevideotapevideowiretapinboxinkaudiorack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cassette"?▾

"Cassette" has 3 syllables: cass · ett · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cassette"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cassette" is /kæˈsɛt/.

What does "cassette" mean?▾

Cassette: A small flat case containing magnetic tape on two reels, used to record and play back audio and video material.

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