How to pronounce cathemeral
Say it like kuh-THEM-uh-rul. Cathemeral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEM).
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- kuh
- THEM
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cathemeral 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.
- THEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cathemeral
American and British speakers say cathemeral in essentially the same way: /kəˈθɛmərəl/ in the US and /kəˈθɛmərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-THEM-uh-rul.
What does cathemeral mean?
- Relating to organisms' behavior in which food is acquired at random intervals during the day or night.
Where does cathemeral come from?
From cata- + hemeral.
Words that rhyme with cathemeral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cathemeral.
Questions about saying cathemeral
How do you pronounce cathemeral?
Say kuh-THEM-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /kəˈθɛmərəl/. In British English it is /kəˈθɛmərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cathemeral?
Cathemeral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEM). Broken into parts: kuh · THEM · uh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say cathemeral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈθɛmərəl/ and the British form is /kəˈθɛmərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.