How to pronounce catlike
Say it like KAT-lyke. Catlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce catlike. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAT
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catlike 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.
- lykeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of catlike
American and British speakers say catlike in essentially the same way: /ˈkætlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈkætlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAT-lyke.
What does catlike mean?
- Resembling a cat; feline.
- Nimble, quick, graceful.
- Slow, deliberate, quiet and stealthy.
Where does catlike come from?
From cat + -like.
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Questions about saying catlike
How do you pronounce catlike?
Say KAT-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈkætlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catlike?
Catlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say catlike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkætlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈkætlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.