How to Pronounce Castle

To pronounce "castle", say CASTL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /kæsl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kæsl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “castle”

"castle" has 2 syllables: castl-e. It rhymes with facile and vassal, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kasell, cassel, cassell, kasel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does castle mean?

noun

  1. A large building that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king.
  2. An instance of castling.

verb

  1. To house or keep in a castle.
  2. To protect or separate in a similar way.

Synonyms

fortresscastellateincastellatefortify

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Words that rhyme with castle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilevassalhasslegraciletasselnacellemasclepasselsphacelwrastlerasslephasel

Related words

palacerookcitadelfortressfortbastionhallchateau

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "castle"?▾

"Castle" has 2 syllables: castl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "castle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "castle" is /kæsl̩/.

What does "castle" mean?▾

Castle: A large building that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king.

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