How to pronounce caterwauling
Say it like KAT-er-waw-ling. Caterwauling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- er
- waw
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caterwauling 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- wawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of caterwauling
- 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: KAT-uh-waw-ling.
What does caterwauling mean?
- gerund of caterwaul: a sound that caterwauls. How to pronounce caterwaul
- present participle and gerund of caterwaul How to pronounce caterwaul
Where does caterwauling come from?
From caterwaul + -ing.
Questions about saying caterwauling
How do you pronounce caterwauling?
Say KAT-er-waw-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætɚˌwɔlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkætəwɔːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caterwauling?
Caterwauling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · er · waw · ling.
Is caterwauling 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 /ˈkætəwɔːlɪŋ/ (KAT-uh-waw-ling).