Pronounce 20
CASTLE
Natural Pronunciation
Say it: KASS-uhl
Two syllables.
KASS rhymes with class in American English.
Uhl sounds like the ending of little.
Say KASS more strongly.
Do not say the t.
Practical Use
We visited an ancient castle during our vacation.
The children built a sandcastle on the beach.
The castle stood on a hill overlooking the village.
The guide explained how people defended the castle centuries ago.
She dreamed of living in a castle when she was a child.
Read in Context
A Journey into History
During their vacation in Scotland, the Martins visited a castle that had stood for hundreds of years. Their guide explained that the building had once protected the surrounding community from attacks. Thick stone walls, narrow windows, and a high watchtower showed how the castle had been designed for defense. Inside, the family explored rooms where important visitors had once gathered. They also learned how servants prepared meals and maintained the building without modern equipment. Outside, the children imagined what life might have been like for the people who lived there. By the end of the tour, the family understood that a castle was more than an impressive structure; it was a place where people worked, lived, and faced the challenges of their time.
Understanding the Word
A castle is a large fortified building, traditionally used as a residence and defensive structure. The word can also appear in names for sand structures or in games.
A historic building: We toured a medieval castle.
A sand structure: The children built a castle near the water.
A chess piece: She moved her castle across the board. In chess, the piece is more commonly called a rook.
