How to pronounce catafalque
Say it like KAT-uh-falk. Catafalque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- falk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catafalque 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.
- falkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of catafalque
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-falk.
What does catafalque mean?
- A platform used to display or convey a coffin during a funeral, often ornate.
Questions about saying catafalque
How do you pronounce catafalque?
Say KAT-uh-falk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəfælk/. In British English it is /ˈkætəfælk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catafalque?
Catafalque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · falk.
Is catafalque 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 /ˈkætəfælk/ (KAT-uh-falk).