How to pronounce catchment
Say it like KACH-munt. Catchment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KACH).
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- KACH
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catchment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catchment
American and British speakers say catchment in essentially the same way: /ˈkætʃmənt/ in the US and /ˈkætʃmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KACH-munt.
What does catchment mean?
- Any structure or land feature which catches and holds water; the collection of such water.
- A catchment area, or the people it serves.
- To divide into catchment areas.
Where does catchment come from?
From catch + -ment.
Words that rhyme with catchment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of catchment.
Questions about saying catchment
How do you pronounce catchment?
Say KACH-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætʃmənt/. In British English it is /ˈkætʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catchment?
Catchment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KACH). Broken into parts: KACH · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say catchment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkætʃmənt/ and the British form is /ˈkætʃmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.