How to Pronounce Cause

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

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Syllables

Letters

/kɔːz/

IPA

"cause" has 2 syllables: caus-e. It rhymes with because and gauze, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: coz, cars, kaus — easy to mix up when writing.

noun

(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
“They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding.”
(especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.
“The end of the war was a cause for celebration.”

verb

To set off an event or action.
“The lightning caused thunder.”
(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
“His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful.”

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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "cause"?▾

"Cause" has 2 syllables: caus · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cause"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cause" is /kɔːz/.

What does "cause" mean?▾

Cause: (often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

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