How to pronounce catalepsy
Say it like KAT-uh-lep-see. Catalepsy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- lep
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catalepsy 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.
- lepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of catalepsy
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-lep-see.
What does catalepsy mean?
- A severe bodily condition, described in psychiatric pathology, marked by sudden rigidity, fixation of posture, and loss of contact with environmental conditions.
Questions about saying catalepsy
How do you pronounce catalepsy?
Say KAT-uh-lep-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəˌlɛpsi/. In British English it is /ˈkætəˌlɛpsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catalepsy?
Catalepsy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · lep · see.
Is catalepsy 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 /ˈkætəˌlɛpsi/ (KAT-uh-lep-see).