How to pronounce catalogue
Say it like KAT-uh-lawg. Catalogue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- lawg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catalogue 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.
- lawgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of catalogue
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-log.
What does catalogue mean?
- make an itemized list or catalog of; classify“He is cataloguing his photographic negatives”
- make a catalogue, compile a catalogue“She spends her weekends cataloguing”
- a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically“it does not pretend to be a catalog of his achievements”
- a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things“he found it in the Sears catalog”
Words that rhyme with catalogue
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Words that sound like catalogue
Questions about saying catalogue
How do you pronounce catalogue?
Say KAT-uh-lawg. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəˌlɔɡ/. In British English it is /ˈkætəˌlɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catalogue?
Catalogue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · lawg.
Is catalogue 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 /ˈkætəˌlɒɡ/ (KAT-uh-log).
What words sound the same as catalogue?
Catalogue sounds the same as catalog in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.