How to Pronounce "casket"
word
/ˈkæskət/
KAS-kit
/kˈɑːskɪt/
KAHS-kit
Definition
A casket is a box in which a dead person is placed for burial or cremation. In some contexts, 'casket' can also mean a small decorative box for jewelry, but it most commonly refers to the container for a body.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkæskət/
British English
/kˈɑːskɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAS-kit
UK
KAHS-kit
Listen in Context
The casket was placed in the center of the room.
Many flowers covered the casket at the funeral.
The family chose a wooden casket.
He paused by the casket to say a quiet goodbye.