How to pronounce cathart
Say it like kuh-THART. Cathart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THART).
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- kuh
- THART
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cathart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cathart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-THAHT.
What does cathart mean?
- To feel or express catharsis.
Where does cathart come from?
Clipping of cathartic.
Words that rhyme with cathart
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cathart.
Questions about saying cathart
How do you pronounce cathart?
Say kuh-THART. The American pronunciation is /kəˈθɑrt/. In British English it is /kəˈθɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cathart?
Cathart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THART). Broken into parts: kuh · THART.
Is cathart 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 /kəˈθɑːt/ (kuh-THAHT).