How to pronounce category
Say it like KAT-uh-gor-ee. Category has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- gor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Category 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of category
- 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-ree.
What does category mean?
- a collection of things sharing a common attribute“there are two classes of detergents”
- a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme
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Questions about saying category
How do you pronounce category?
Say KAT-uh-gor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəˌɡɔri/. In British English it is /ˈkætɪɡəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in category?
Category has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · gor · ee.
Is category 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 /ˈkætɪɡəri/ (KAT-ih-guh-ree).