How to Pronounce "cast doubt"
expression
ˈkæst/ /ˈdaʊt
KAST DOWT
kˈɑːst/ /dˈaʊt
KAHST DOWT
Definition
To say or do something that makes people feel unsure about whether something is true, correct, or will happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæst/ /ˈdaʊt
British English
kˈɑːst/ /dˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAST DOWT
UK
KAHST DOWT
Listen in Context
The results cast doubt on the effectiveness of the new medicine.
His late arrival cast doubt on his story.
The scientist cast doubt on the old theory.
Their explanation only cast doubt on what really happened.