How to pronounce catholicon
Say it like kuh-THAH-lih-kahn. Catholicon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAH).
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- kuh
- THAH
- lih
- kahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catholicon 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.
- THAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of catholicon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-THOL-ih-kon.
What does catholicon mean?
- A supposed universal remedy.
- A large urban church used for large gatherings.
Questions about saying catholicon
How do you pronounce catholicon?
Say kuh-THAH-lih-kahn. The American pronunciation is /kəˈθɑlɪkɑn/. In British English it is /kəˈθɒlɪkɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catholicon?
Catholicon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAH). Broken into parts: kuh · THAH · lih · kahn.
Is catholicon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kəˈθɒlɪkɒn/ (kuh-THOL-ih-kon).