How to pronounce catapults
Say it like KAT-uh-pults. Catapults has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- pults
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catapults 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.
- pultsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catapults
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-pults.
What does catapults mean?
- plural of catapult How to pronounce catapult
Questions about saying catapults
How do you pronounce catapults?
Say KAT-uh-pults. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəpəlts/. In British English it is /ˈkætəpəlts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catapults?
Catapults has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · pults.
Is catapults 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 /ˈkætəpəlts/ (KAT-uh-pults).