How to Pronounce "Cache"

Cache is pronounced kæʃ. It originates from French. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Cache is considered easy to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is kæʃ.

Easy

🌐 French word

IPA kæʃ

Syllables: cache

What does "Cache" mean?

noun

A hidden store of things; in computing, temporary storage of data for quick access.

Example: "The software uses a cache to store frequently accessed data for faster retrieval."

From French cacher meaning to hide. Pronounced exactly like cash.

🗣️ Step by Step

Say 'kash' where 'k' sounds like the 'k' in 'cat' and 'ash' sounds like 'ash' in 'trash'. The stress is on the single syllable 'kash'.

⚠️ Common Mistake

A common mistake is pronouncing it as 'kay-ch', which can occur because of its French origin and spelling.

💬 Example

The software uses a cache to store frequently accessed data for faster retrieval.

Cache is pronounced kæʃ. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Cache is considered easy to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is kæʃ.

Cache originates from French. From French cacher meaning to hide. Pronounced exactly like cash.