How to pronounce catafalco
Say it like kat-uh-FAL-koh. Catafalco has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAL).
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- kat
- uh
- FAL
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catafalco 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.
- FALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of catafalco
- 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-FAL-koh.
What does catafalco mean?
- Synonym of catafalque.
Where does catafalco come from?
Borrowed from Italian catafalco.
Questions about saying catafalco
How do you pronounce catafalco?
Say kat-uh-FAL-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkætəˈfælkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌkætəˈfælkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catafalco?
Catafalco has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAL). Broken into parts: kat · uh · FAL · koh.
Is catafalco 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 /ˌkætəˈfælkəʊ/ (kat-uh-FAL-koh).