How to pronounce catacombs
Say it like KAT-uh-kohmz. Catacombs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- kohmz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catacombs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kohmzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of catacombs
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-kohmz.
What does catacombs mean?
- plural of catacomb How to pronounce catacomb
Questions about saying catacombs
How do you pronounce catacombs?
Say KAT-uh-kohmz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəˌkoʊmz/. In British English it is /ˈkætəˌkəʊmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catacombs?
Catacombs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · kohmz.
Is catacombs pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkætəˌkəʊmz/ (KAT-uh-kohmz).