How to pronounce catadioptric
Say it like kat-uh-dy-AWP-trik. Catadioptric has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AWP).
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- kat
- uh
- dy
- AWP
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catadioptric 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.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- AWPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- trikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of catadioptric
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kat-uh-dy-AHP-trik.
What does catadioptric mean?
- Of or pertaining to optical systems that employ both reflective (catoptric) and refractive (dioptric) elements.
Where does catadioptric come from?
Blend of catoptric + dioptric.
Questions about saying catadioptric
How do you pronounce catadioptric?
Say kat-uh-dy-AWP-trik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkætədaɪˈɔptrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkætədaɪˈɑptrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catadioptric?
Catadioptric has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AWP). Broken into parts: kat · uh · dy · AWP · trik.
Is catadioptric 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 /ˌkætədaɪˈɑptrɪk/ (kat-uh-dy-AHP-trik).