How to pronounce catamite
Say it like KAT-uh-myte. Catamite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- myte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catamite 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.
- myteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of catamite
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-myte.
What does catamite mean?
- A boy or younger man in a homoerotic relationship with an older man.
- To engage in a homoerotic relationship involving a boy and an older man.
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Questions about saying catamite
How do you pronounce catamite?
Say KAT-uh-myte. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəmaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkætəmaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catamite?
Catamite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · myte.
Is catamite 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 /ˈkætəmaɪt/ (KAT-uh-myte).