How to pronounce cacti
Say it like KAK-ty. Cacti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAK).
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- KAK
- ty
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cacti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cacti
American and British speakers say cacti in essentially the same way: /ˈkæktaɪ/ in the US and /ˈkæktaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAK-ty.
What does cacti mean?
- plural of cactus How to pronounce cactus
Questions about saying cacti
How do you pronounce cacti?
Say KAK-ty. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæktaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkæktaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cacti?
Cacti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAK). Broken into parts: KAK · ty.
Do Americans and Brits say cacti the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæktaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkæktaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.