How to pronounce catkins
Say it like KAT-kunz. Catkins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- kunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catkins pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catkins
American and British speakers say catkins in essentially the same way: /ˈkætkənz/ in the US and /ˈkætkənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAT-kunz.
What does catkins mean?
- plural of catkin
Questions about saying catkins
How do you pronounce catkins?
Say KAT-kunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætkənz/. In British English it is /ˈkætkənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catkins?
Catkins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · kunz.
Do Americans and Brits say catkins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkætkənz/ and the British form is /ˈkætkənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.