How to pronounce categories
Say it like KAT-uh-gor-eez. Categories has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- gor
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Categories 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.
- gorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of categories
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-ih-guh-reez.
What does categories mean?
- plural of category How to pronounce category
Questions about saying categories
How do you pronounce categories?
Say KAT-uh-gor-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəˌɡɔriz/. In British English it is /ˈkætɪɡəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in categories?
Categories has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · gor · eez.
Is categories 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 /ˈkætɪɡəriz/ (KAT-ih-guh-reez).