How to pronounce catalysis
Say it like kuh-TAL-uh-sis. Catalysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL).
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- kuh
- TAL
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catalysis 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.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of catalysis
American and British speakers say catalysis in essentially the same way: /kəˈtæləsɪs/ in the US and /kəˈtæləsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-TAL-uh-sis.
What does catalysis mean?
- The increase of the rate of a chemical reaction, induced by a catalyst.
Words that rhyme with catalysis
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Questions about saying catalysis
How do you pronounce catalysis?
Say kuh-TAL-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /kəˈtæləsɪs/. In British English it is /kəˈtæləsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catalysis?
Catalysis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL). Broken into parts: kuh · TAL · uh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say catalysis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈtæləsɪs/ and the British form is /kəˈtæləsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.