How to Pronounce "cashmere"
word
/ˈkæʒmɪɹ/
KAZH-meer
/kˈæʃmiə/
KASH-mee-uh
Definition
A very soft and warm type of wool made from the hair of cashmere goats, often used in high-quality clothing such as sweaters and scarves.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkæʒmɪɹ/
British English
/kˈæʃmiə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAZH-meer
UK
KASH-mee-uh
Listen in Context
This sweater is made of cashmere.
He bought a cashmere scarf for winter.
Cashmere is softer than regular wool.
I love wearing my old cashmere sweater on chilly days.