How to pronounce cataphoric
Say it like kat-uh-FOR-ik. Cataphoric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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- kat
- uh
- FOR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cataphoric 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cataphoric
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kat-uh-FOR-ik.
What does cataphoric mean?
- Of or relating to cataphora.
Where does cataphoric come from?
From cataphora + -ic.
Words that rhyme with cataphoric
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Questions about saying cataphoric
How do you pronounce cataphoric?
Say kat-uh-FOR-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkætəˈfɔrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkætəˈfɒrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cataphoric?
Cataphoric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: kat · uh · FOR · ik.
Is cataphoric 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 /ˌkætəˈfɒrɪk/ (kat-uh-FOR-ik).