How to Pronounce "cast around for"
expression
ˈkæst/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
KAST-er-OWND-fer
kˈɑːst/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd/ /fˈɔː
KAHST-uh-ROWND-for
Definition
To try to find or think of something, such as an idea, answer, or solution, often by searching in different places or asking different people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæst/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
kˈɑːst/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAST-er-OWND-fer
UK
KAHST-uh-ROWND-for
Listen in Context
He cast around for a good excuse to miss the meeting.
She cast around for some advice before making her decision.
The team cast around for a new strategy after losing the game.
After college, many people cast around for a career that suits them.