How to pronounce catamenia
Say it like kat-uh-MEE-nih-uh. Catamenia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE).
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- kat
- uh
- MEE
- nih
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catamenia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- katKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catamenia
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kat-uh-MEE-nih-uh.
What does catamenia mean?
- The female menstrual discharge.
Questions about saying catamenia
How do you pronounce catamenia?
Say kat-uh-MEE-nih-uh. The American pronunciation is /kætəˈminɪə/. In British English it is /kætəˈmiːnɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catamenia?
Catamenia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE). Broken into parts: kat · uh · MEE · nih · uh.
Is catamenia 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 /kætəˈmiːnɪə/ (kat-uh-MEE-nih-uh).