Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

newcastle

/ˈn(j)uˌkæsl̩/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.07 in modern English

Syllables
new-cas-tle
IPA
/ˈn(j)uˌkæsl̩/
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

One of several large cities:

name

One of several large cities:

name

One of several large cities:

name

The former name of Toodyay, a town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈn(j)uˌkæsl̩/
  • British English: /ˈnjuːˌkɑːsl̩/

Phrases

Frequently Paired Words

Synonyms

Questions

How do you pronounce newcastle?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈn(j)uˌkæsl̩/.
What does newcastle mean?
One of several large cities:
Where does newcastle come from?
From new + castle. Doublet of Neuchâtel.

How to pronounce newcastle

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “newcastle”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈn(j)uˌkæsl̩/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “newcastle”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “newcastle” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.