How to pronounce catalytic
Say it like kat-uh-LIT-ik. Catalytic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIT).
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- kat
- uh
- LIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catalytic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- katGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of catalytic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kat-uh-LIT-ik.
What does catalytic mean?
- Of or relating to a catalyst; having properties facilitating chemical reaction or change.
Words that rhyme with catalytic
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Questions about saying catalytic
How do you pronounce catalytic?
Say kat-uh-LIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catalytic?
Catalytic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIT). Broken into parts: kat · uh · LIT · ik.
Is catalytic 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 /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/ (kat-uh-LIT-ik).