How to pronounce cataclysmic
Say it like kat-uh-KLIZ-mik. Cataclysmic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLIZ).
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- kat
- uh
- KLIZ
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cataclysmic 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.
- KLIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cataclysmic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kat-uh-KLIZ-mik.
What does cataclysmic mean?
- Of or pertaining to a cataclysm; causing great destruction or upheaval; catastrophic.“It is believed that a cataclysmic impact caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.”
Where does cataclysmic come from?
From cataclysm + -ic.
Questions about saying cataclysmic
How do you pronounce cataclysmic?
Say kat-uh-KLIZ-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cataclysmic?
Cataclysmic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLIZ). Broken into parts: kat · uh · KLIZ · mik.
Is cataclysmic 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 /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/ (kat-uh-KLIZ-mik).