How to pronounce catamites
Say it like KAT-uh-myts. Catamites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- myts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catamites 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.
- mytsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of catamites
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-myts.
What does catamites mean?
- plural of catamite How to pronounce catamite
Questions about saying catamites
How do you pronounce catamites?
Say KAT-uh-myts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəmaɪts/. In British English it is /ˈkætəmaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catamites?
Catamites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · myts.
Is catamites 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 /ˈkætəmaɪts/ (KAT-uh-myts).