How to pronounce catechu
Say it like KAT-uh-choo. Catechu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- choo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catechu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- chooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of catechu
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-ih-choo.
What does catechu mean?
- A gummy extract of any of several species of Acacieae, but especially Senegalia catechu, produced by boiling the wood of the tree in water and evaporating the resulting liquid.
Where does catechu come from?
Probably a corruption of the Malay kacu.
Questions about saying catechu
How do you pronounce catechu?
Say KAT-uh-choo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəˌtʃu/. In British English it is /ˈkætɪtʃuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catechu?
Catechu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · choo.
Is catechu 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 /ˈkætɪtʃuː/ (KAT-ih-choo).