How to pronounce catacaustic
Say it like kat-uh-KAH-stik. Catacaustic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH).
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- kat
- uh
- KAH
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catacaustic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- katGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of catacaustic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kat-uh-KAW-stik.
What does catacaustic mean?
- a caustic curve formed by light reflecting from a curved surface
- the envelope of all rays that emanate from a specified point (the radiant point) and reflect from a given curve; the evolute of the orthotomic
Where does catacaustic come from?
From cata- + caustic.
Words that rhyme with catacaustic
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Questions about saying catacaustic
How do you pronounce catacaustic?
Say kat-uh-KAH-stik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkætəˈkɑstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkætəˈkɔːstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catacaustic?
Catacaustic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH). Broken into parts: kat · uh · KAH · stik.
Is catacaustic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌkætəˈkɔːstɪk/ (kat-uh-KAW-stik).