How to Pronounce “cache”
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- American (US)
- /kæʃ/
- British (UK)
- /kæʃ/
- Australian (AU)
- /kæʃ/
What “cache” means
noun — A hidden store of items, or a fast store of data kept close at hand for reuse.
Example: Clearing the browser cache fixed the layout problem.
Synonyms: store, stash
Pronunciation Notes
The final e is silent. The transcription /kæʃ/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “cache” is not pronounced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "cache" mean?
cache (noun): A hidden store of items, or a fast store of data kept close at hand for reuse. For example — Clearing the browser cache fixed the layout problem.
How do you pronounce "cache" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "cache", /kæʃ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "cache"?
/kæʃ/ in American English, /kæʃ/ in British English, /kæʃ/ in Australian English.
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