How to pronounce catamenial
Say it like kat-uh-MEE-nih-ul. Catamenial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE).
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- kat
- uh
- MEE
- nih
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catamenial 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catamenial
- 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-ul.
What does catamenial mean?
- Of or relating to the menses or menstruation.
Where does catamenial come from?
From catamenia + -al.
Questions about saying catamenial
How do you pronounce catamenial?
Say kat-uh-MEE-nih-ul. The American pronunciation is /kætəˈminɪəl/. In British English it is /kætəˈmiːnɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catamenial?
Catamenial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE). Broken into parts: kat · uh · MEE · nih · ul.
Is catamenial 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 /kætəˈmiːnɪəl/ (kat-uh-MEE-nih-ul).