How to Pronounce "casualties"
word
/ˈkæʒəɫtiz/
KA-zhuh-tiz
/kˈæʒuːəltɪz/
KA-zhoo-uhl-tiz
Definition
Casualties are people who are killed or injured in a war, accident, or disaster. In some contexts, it can also mean people or things that suffer because of a difficult situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkæʒəɫtiz/
British English
/kˈæʒuːəltɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KA-zhuh-tiz
UK
KA-zhoo-uhl-tiz
Listen in Context
The storm caused several casualties in the village.
The report said there were no casualties after the fire.
The soldiers helped move the casualties to safety.
Thankfully, the crash looked worse than it was, and there were only minor casualties.