How to pronounce categorical
Say it like kat-uh-GOR-ih-kul. Categorical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOR).
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- kat
- uh
- GOR
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Categorical 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.
- GORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of categorical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kat-uh-GOR-ih-kul.
What does categorical mean?
- Absolute; having no exception.
- Of, pertaining to, or using a category or categories.
- A categorical proposition.
Where does categorical come from?
From Late Latin catēgoricus + -al.
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Words that rhyme with categorical
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Questions about saying categorical
How do you pronounce categorical?
Say kat-uh-GOR-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkætəˈɡɔrɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in categorical?
Categorical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOR). Broken into parts: kat · uh · GOR · ih · kul.
Is categorical 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 /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/ (kat-uh-GOR-ih-kul).