How to pronounce catawampus
Say it like kat-uh-WAHM-pus. Catawampus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAHM).
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US American/ˌkætəˈwɑmpəs/kat-uh-WAHM-pus
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- kat
- uh
- WAHM
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catawampus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- katGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does catawampus mean?
adjective
- Out of alignment, in disarray or disorder: crooked, askew.
- Diagonally.
- Utterly.
- A fierce imaginary animal.
Where does catawampus come from?
The first part may be related to cater-corner.
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Words that rhyme with catawampus
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Questions about saying catawampus
How do you pronounce catawampus?
Say kat-uh-WAHM-pus. The American pronunciation is /ˌkætəˈwɑmpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catawampus?
Catawampus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAHM). Broken into parts: kat · uh · WAHM · pus.