How to pronounce catamorphism
Say it like kat-uh-MOR-fih-zum. Catamorphism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- kat
- uh
- MOR
- fih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catamorphism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- katGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catamorphism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kat-uh-MAW-fih-zum.
What does catamorphism mean?
- A generalization of the folds on lists known from functional programming to arbitrary abstract data types that can be described as initial algebras.
Where does catamorphism come from?
From cata- (“down”) + morphism.
Words that rhyme with catamorphism
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Questions about saying catamorphism
How do you pronounce catamorphism?
Say kat-uh-MOR-fih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌkætəˈmɔrfɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌkætəˈmɔːfɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catamorphism?
Catamorphism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: kat · uh · MOR · fih · zum.
Is catamorphism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkætəˈmɔːfɪzəm/ (kat-uh-MAW-fih-zum).