How to pronounce cataphract
Say it like KAT-uh-frakt. Cataphract has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- frakt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cataphract 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.
- fraktGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cataphract
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-frakt.
What does cataphract mean?
- A galley with the upper tier of rowers shielded.
Questions about saying cataphract
How do you pronounce cataphract?
Say KAT-uh-frakt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəˌfrækt/. In British English it is /ˈkætəfrækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cataphract?
Cataphract has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · frakt.
Is cataphract 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 /ˈkætəfrækt/ (KAT-uh-frakt).