How to pronounce catallaxy
Say it like KAT-uh-lak-see. Catallaxy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- lak
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catallaxy 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.
- lakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of catallaxy
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-lak-see.
What does catallaxy mean?
- A high-interaction society of collective decision making.
Questions about saying catallaxy
How do you pronounce catallaxy?
Say KAT-uh-lak-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəˌlæksi/. In British English it is /ˈkætəˌlæksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catallaxy?
Catallaxy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · lak · see.
Is catallaxy 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 /ˈkætəˌlæksi/ (KAT-uh-lak-see).