How to pronounce catfighting
Say it like KAT-fy-ting. Catfighting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- fy
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catfighting 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of catfighting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-fy-ting.
What does catfighting mean?
- Engaging in catfights.
Questions about saying catfighting
How do you pronounce catfighting?
Say KAT-fy-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætˌfaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkætˌfaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catfighting?
Catfighting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · fy · ting.
Is catfighting 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 /ˈkætˌfaɪtɪŋ/ (KAT-fy-ting).