How to pronounce catarrh
Say it like kuh-TAR. Catarrh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAR).
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- kuh
- TAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catarrh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of catarrh
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-TAH.
What does catarrh mean?
- Especially, that of the nose and throat.
- The discharge (fluid) associated with this condition.“He coughed violently and spat out the catarrh irritating his throat.”
- Rhinitis or rhinosinusitis; cold or coldlike illness; common cold.
Words that rhyme with catarrh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of catarrh.
Questions about saying catarrh
How do you pronounce catarrh?
Say kuh-TAR. The American pronunciation is /kəˈtɑr/. In British English it is /kəˈtɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catarrh?
Catarrh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAR). Broken into parts: kuh · TAR.
Is catarrh pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈtɑː/ (kuh-TAH).