How to pronounce cataplexy
Say it like KAT-uh-plek-see. Cataplexy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- plek
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cataplexy 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.
- plekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cataplexy
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-plek-see.
What does cataplexy mean?
- An abrupt loss of muscle tone, sometimes associated with narcolepsy.
Questions about saying cataplexy
How do you pronounce cataplexy?
Say KAT-uh-plek-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəˌplɛksi/. In British English it is /ˈkætəˌplɛksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cataplexy?
Cataplexy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · plek · see.
Is cataplexy 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 /ˈkætəˌplɛksi/ (KAT-uh-plek-see).