How to pronounce catamaran
Say it like KAT-uh-muh-ran. Catamaran has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- muh
- ran
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catamaran 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ranGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of catamaran
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 4.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kat-uh-muh-RAN.
What does catamaran mean?
- A twin-hulled ship or boat.
Questions about saying catamaran
How do you pronounce catamaran?
Say KAT-uh-muh-ran. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəməˌræn/. In British English it is /ˌkætəməˈræn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catamaran?
Catamaran has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · muh · ran.
Is catamaran pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 4. The British form is /ˌkætəməˈræn/ (kat-uh-muh-RAN).