How to pronounce catasterism
Say it like kuh-TAS-tuh-riz-um. Catasterism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAS).
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US American/kəˈtæstəˌrɪzəm/kuh-TAS-tuh-riz-um
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- kuh
- TAS
- tuh
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catasterism 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.
- rizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does catasterism mean?
noun
- The transformation of a hero or mythological creature, into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.
Questions about saying catasterism
How do you pronounce catasterism?
Say kuh-TAS-tuh-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /kəˈtæstəˌrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catasterism?
Catasterism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAS). Broken into parts: kuh · TAS · tuh · riz · um.