How to pronounce catalyses
Say it like kuh-TAL-uh-seez. Catalyses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL).
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- kuh
- TAL
- uh
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catalyses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TALSay 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.
- seezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of catalyses
American and British speakers say catalyses in essentially the same way: /kəˈtæləˌsiz/ in the US and /kəˈtæləˌsiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-TAL-uh-seez.
What does catalyses mean?
- plural of catalysis How to pronounce catalysis
- third-person singular simple present indicative of catalyze
Questions about saying catalyses
How do you pronounce catalyses?
Say kuh-TAL-uh-seez. The American pronunciation is /kəˈtæləˌsiz/. In British English it is /kəˈtæləˌsiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catalyses?
Catalyses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL). Broken into parts: kuh · TAL · uh · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say catalyses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈtæləˌsiz/ and the British form is /kəˈtæləˌsiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.