How to pronounce cathect
Say it like kuh-THEKT. Cathect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEKT).
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- kuh
- THEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cathect 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.
- THEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cathect
American and British speakers say cathect in essentially the same way: /kəˈθɛkt/ in the US and /kəˈθɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-THEKT.
What does cathect mean?
- To focus one's emotional energies on someone or something.
Where does cathect come from?
Back-formation from cathexis and cathectic.
Words that rhyme with cathect
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cathect.
Questions about saying cathect
How do you pronounce cathect?
Say kuh-THEKT. The American pronunciation is /kəˈθɛkt/. In British English it is /kəˈθɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cathect?
Cathect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEKT). Broken into parts: kuh · THEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say cathect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈθɛkt/ and the British form is /kəˈθɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.