How to pronounce catechumen
Say it like kat-uh-KYOO-mun. Catechumen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- kat
- uh
- KYOO
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catechumen 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.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catechumen
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kat-ih-KYOO-men.
What does catechumen mean?
- A student of Christian doctrine who studies it for the purpose of adopting it: either a convert to Christianity under instruction before baptism or a young or recent Christian preparing for confirmation.
Words that rhyme with catechumen
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Questions about saying catechumen
How do you pronounce catechumen?
Say kat-uh-KYOO-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkætəˈkjumən/. In British English it is /ˌkætɪˈkjuːmɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catechumen?
Catechumen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: kat · uh · KYOO · mun.
Is catechumen 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 /ˌkætɪˈkjuːmɛn/ (kat-ih-KYOO-men).