How to pronounce cataphor
Say it like KAT-uh-fer. Cataphor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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US American/ˈkætəfɚ/KAT-uh-fer
UK British/ˈkætəfə/KAT-uh-fuh
- KAT
- uh
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cataphor 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cataphor
- 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-fuh.
What does cataphor mean?
noun
- Semicoma.
- Somnolence marked by periods of partial consciousness.
- The use of a pronoun or other linguistic unit to refer ahead to another word in a sentence.
Questions about saying cataphor
How do you pronounce cataphor?
Say KAT-uh-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkætəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cataphor?
Cataphor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · fer.
Is cataphor 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 /ˈkætəfə/ (KAT-uh-fuh).