How to pronounce catchword
Say it like KACH-werd. Catchword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KACH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce catchword. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KACH
- werd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catchword 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.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of catchword
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KACH-wurd.
What does catchword mean?
- A word or expression repeated until it becomes representative of a particular group or time; a slogan or buzzword.
- The last word of a speech, serving as a cue for the next speaker.
- A word printed (often in large or bold type) at the head of a page or other section of text, serving to draw a reader's attention or summarize contents, especially in a reference work; a heading.
Where does catchword come from?
From catch + word.
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Questions about saying catchword
How do you pronounce catchword?
Say KACH-werd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætʃwɚd/. In British English it is /ˈkætʃwɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catchword?
Catchword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KACH). Broken into parts: KACH · werd.
Is catchword 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 /ˈkætʃwɜːd/ (KACH-wurd).