How to pronounce cataracts
Say it like KAT-uh-rakts. Cataracts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- rakts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cataracts 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.
- raktsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cataracts
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-rakts.
What does cataracts mean?
- plural of cataract How to pronounce cataract
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cataract How to pronounce cataract
Where does cataracts come from?
From cataract + -s (suffix forming regular plural forms of nouns, and third-person singular simple present indicative forms of verbs).
Questions about saying cataracts
How do you pronounce cataracts?
Say KAT-uh-rakts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəˌrækts/. In British English it is /ˈkætərækts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cataracts?
Cataracts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · rakts.
Is cataracts 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 /ˈkætərækts/ (KAT-uh-rakts).