How to pronounce cathedra
Say it like kuh-THEE-druh. Cathedra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE).
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- kuh
- THEE
- druh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cathedra 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.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cathedra
American and British speakers say cathedra in essentially the same way: /kəˈθidrə/ in the US and /kəˈθiːdrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-THEE-druh.
What does cathedra mean?
- The chair or throne of a bishop.
- The rank of bishop.
- The official chair of some position or office, as of a professor.
Questions about saying cathedra
How do you pronounce cathedra?
Say kuh-THEE-druh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈθidrə/. In British English it is /kəˈθiːdrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cathedra?
Cathedra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE). Broken into parts: kuh · THEE · druh.
Do Americans and Brits say cathedra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈθidrə/ and the British form is /kəˈθiːdrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.