How to pronounce catering
Say it like KAY-tuh-ring. Catering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catering 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of catering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAY-tuh-ring.
What does catering mean?
- providing food and services
Questions about saying catering
How do you pronounce catering?
Say KAY-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catering?
Catering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · tuh · ring.
Is catering 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 /ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/ (KAY-tuh-ring).