How to pronounce castrophony
Say it like ka-STROF-uh-nee. Castrophony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROF).
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- ka
- STROF
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Castrophony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- STROFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of castrophony
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ka-STROF-uh-nee.
What does castrophony mean?
- The overwhelming sounds of catastrophe.
Where does castrophony come from?
Blend of catastrophe + cacophony.
Words that rhyme with castrophony
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Questions about saying castrophony
How do you pronounce castrophony?
Say ka-STROF-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /kæˈstrɑfəni/. In British English it is /kæˈstrɒfəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in castrophony?
Castrophony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROF). Broken into parts: ka · STROF · uh · nee.
Is castrophony pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kæˈstrɒfəni/ (ka-STROF-uh-nee).