How to pronounce catechumenate
Say it like kat-ih-KYOO-muh-nayt. Catechumenate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- kat
- ih
- KYOO
- muh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catechumenate 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of catechumenate
- 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-muh-nayt.
What does catechumenate mean?
- The state or condition of a catechumen, or the time during which one is a catechumen.
- A group or body of catechumens
- The building where catechumenates gather.
Where does catechumenate come from?
From catechumen + -ate.
Questions about saying catechumenate
How do you pronounce catechumenate?
Say kat-ih-KYOO-muh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌkætɪˈkjuməneɪt/. In British English it is /ˌkætɪˈkjuːməneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catechumenate?
Catechumenate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: kat · ih · KYOO · muh · nayt.
Is catechumenate 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 /ˌkætɪˈkjuːməneɪt/ (kat-ih-KYOO-muh-nayt).