How to pronounce catapulted
Say it like KAT-uh-puhl-tid. Catapulted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- puhl
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catapulted 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.
- puhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of catapulted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-puhl-tid.
What does catapulted mean?
- simple past and past participle of catapult How to pronounce catapult
Questions about saying catapulted
How do you pronounce catapulted?
Say KAT-uh-puhl-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəˌpʌltɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkætəˌpʌltɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catapulted?
Catapulted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · puhl · tid.
Is catapulted 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 /ˈkætəˌpʌltɪd/ (KAT-uh-puhl-tid).