To pronounce "castaway", say CAST-aw-ay — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
castaway
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"castaway" has 3 syllables: cast-aw-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Castaway" has 3 syllables: cast · aw · ay.
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