How to pronounce catena
Say it like kuh-TEE-nuh. Catena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- kuh
- TEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catena pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catena
American and British speakers say catena in essentially the same way: /kəˈtinə/ in the US and /kəˈtiːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-TEE-nuh.
What does catena mean?
- A series of related items.
- A series of distinct soils arrayed along a slope.
Where does catena come from?
From Medieval Latin catena, from Latin catēna (“chain”).
Words that rhyme with catena
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of catena.
Questions about saying catena
How do you pronounce catena?
Say kuh-TEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈtinə/. In British English it is /kəˈtiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catena?
Catena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: kuh · TEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say catena the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈtinə/ and the British form is /kəˈtiːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.