How to pronounce catamarans
Say it like kuh-TAM-ur-runz. Catamarans has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAM).
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- kuh
- TAM
- ur
- runz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catamarans 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.
- TAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- urGive this part a little weight.
- runzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catamarans
American and British speakers say catamarans in essentially the same way: /kəˈtæˌmɜrənz/ in the US and /kəˈtæˌmɜrənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-TAM-ur-runz.
What does catamarans mean?
- plural of catamaran How to pronounce catamaran
Questions about saying catamarans
How do you pronounce catamarans?
Say kuh-TAM-ur-runz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈtæˌmɜrənz/. In British English it is /kəˈtæˌmɜrənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catamarans?
Catamarans has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAM). Broken into parts: kuh · TAM · ur · runz.
Do Americans and Brits say catamarans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈtæˌmɜrənz/ and the British form is /kəˈtæˌmɜrənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.