How to pronounce catharping
Say it like KAT-har-ping. Catharping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- har
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catharping 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.
- harGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of catharping
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KAT-hah-ping.
What does catharping mean?
- any of the short ropes under the tops at the lower end of the futtock shrouds of a square-rigged vessel used to secure other ropes in place
Questions about saying catharping
How do you pronounce catharping?
Say KAT-har-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætˌhɑrpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkætˌhɑːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catharping?
Catharping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · har · ping.
Is catharping 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 /ˈkætˌhɑːpɪŋ/ (KAT-hah-ping).