How to Pronounce "castle"
word
/ˈkæsəɫ/
KA-suhl
/kˈɑːsəl/
KAH-suhl
Definition
A castle is a large, strong building, often built long ago for defense and for nobles or royalty to live in. It usually has thick walls, towers, and sometimes a moat.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkæsəɫ/
British English
/kˈɑːsəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KA-suhl
UK
KAH-suhl
Listen in Context
The king lived in a castle on the hill.
We saw an old castle during our trip.
The children built a castle in the sand.
That hotel looks more like a castle than a hotel.