How to pronounce catered
Say it like KAY-terd. Catered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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US American/ˈkeɪtɚd/KAY-terd
UK British/ˈkeɪtəd/KAY-tud
- KAY
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of catered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAY-tud.
What does catered mean?
adjective
- Having catering provided
- simple past and past participle of cater How to pronounce cater
Questions about saying catered
How do you pronounce catered?
Say KAY-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪtɚd/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catered?
Catered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · terd.
Is catered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkeɪtəd/ (KAY-tud).