Is it chasm or chasm?
“Chasm” is in the first category—the “k” words. Early on, the word was written in English as “chasma,” an exact reproduction of the Latin spelling. But by the 18th century, the spelling stabilized as “chasm.”
What does chasm mean?
1 : a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge built a bridge over the chasm. 2 : a marked division, separation, or difference the chasm between the rich and the poor.
How do you pronounce chasm UK?
Break ‘chasm‘ down into sounds: [KAZ] + [UHM] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
Below is the UK transcription for ‘chasm‘:
- Modern IPA: kázəm.
- Traditional IPA: ˈkæzəm.
- 2 syllables: “KAZ” + “uhm”