How to pronounce catapulting
Say it like KAT-uh-puhl-ting. Catapulting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- puhl
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catapulting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of catapulting
- 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-ting.
What does catapulting mean?
- present participle and gerund of catapult How to pronounce catapult
Questions about saying catapulting
How do you pronounce catapulting?
Say KAT-uh-puhl-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəˌpʌltɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkætəˌpʌltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catapulting?
Catapulting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · puhl · ting.
Is catapulting 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 /ˈkætəˌpʌltɪŋ/ (KAT-uh-puhl-ting).