How to pronounce catalysts
Say it like KAT-uh-lusts. Catalysts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- lusts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catalysts 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.
- lustsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catalysts
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-lusts.
What does catalysts mean?
- plural of catalyst How to pronounce catalyst
Questions about saying catalysts
How do you pronounce catalysts?
Say KAT-uh-lusts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætələsts/. In British English it is /ˈkætələsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catalysts?
Catalysts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · lusts.
Is catalysts 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 /ˈkætələsts/ (KAT-uh-lusts).