How to Pronounce Cassowary

To pronounce "cassowary", say CASS-ow-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cassowary”

"cassowary" has 3 syllables: cass-ow-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does cassowary mean?

noun

  1. A large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius that is native to Australia and New Guinea, has a characteristic bony crest on its head, and can be very dangerous.

Words that rhyme with cassowary

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extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

kasuaricassicanmoorukcasiorniscurassow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cassowary"?▾

"Cassowary" has 3 syllables: cass · ow · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "cassowary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cassowary" is /ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/.

What does "cassowary" mean?▾

Cassowary: A large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius that is native to Australia and New Guinea, has a characteristic bony crest on its head, and can be very dangerous.

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