How to pronounce catloaf
Say it like KAT-lohf. Catloaf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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US American/ˈkætloʊf/KAT-lohf
UK British/ˈkætləʊf/KAT-lohf
- KAT
- lohf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catloaf 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.
- lohfKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of catloaf
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAT-lohf.
What does catloaf mean?
noun
- The loaflike form of a domestic cat sitting with its paws and tail tucked underneath its body.
- (of a cat) to go into a catloaf position.
Where does catloaf come from?
From cat + loaf.
Questions about saying catloaf
How do you pronounce catloaf?
Say KAT-lohf. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætloʊf/. In British English it is /ˈkætləʊf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catloaf?
Catloaf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · lohf.
Is catloaf pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkætləʊf/ (KAT-lohf).