How to pronounce catechesis
Say it like kat-uh-KEE-sis. Catechesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEE).
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- kat
- uh
- KEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catechesis 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.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of catechesis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kat-uh-KEE-sis.
What does catechesis mean?
- Religious instruction given orally to catechumens.
Words that rhyme with catechesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of catechesis.
Questions about saying catechesis
How do you pronounce catechesis?
Say kat-uh-KEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌkætəˈkisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌkætəˈkiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catechesis?
Catechesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEE). Broken into parts: kat · uh · KEE · sis.
Is catechesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌkætəˈkiːsɪs/ (kat-uh-KEE-sis).