How to pronounce catastasis
Say it like kuh-TAS-tuh-sis. Catastasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAS).
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US American/kəˈtæstəsɪs/kuh-TAS-tuh-sis
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- kuh
- TAS
- tuh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catastasis 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.
- TASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does catastasis mean?
noun
- In classical drama, the second and penultimate section, in which action is heightened for the catastrophe.
- The part of a speech that states the subject to be discussed.
Questions about saying catastasis
How do you pronounce catastasis?
Say kuh-TAS-tuh-sis. The American pronunciation is /kəˈtæstəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catastasis?
Catastasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAS). Broken into parts: kuh · TAS · tuh · sis.