How to pronounce cataphile
Say it like KAT-uh-fyle. Cataphile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cataphile 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.
- fyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cataphile
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-fyle.
What does cataphile mean?
- A type of urban explorer who visits the ancient catacombs and quarries linked by tunnels beneath Paris, France.
- An individual who explores subterranean catacombs, mines, or quarries.
Where does cataphile come from?
Borrowed from French cataphile, a blend of catacombe (“catacomb”) + -phile (suffix denoting one who loves a thing).
Questions about saying cataphile
How do you pronounce cataphile?
Say KAT-uh-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkætəfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cataphile?
Cataphile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · fyle.
Is cataphile 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 /ˈkætəfaɪl/ (KAT-uh-fyle).