How to pronounce catmint
Say it like KAT-mint. Catmint 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 catmint. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAT
- mint
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catmint 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.
- mintKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of catmint
American and British speakers say catmint in essentially the same way: /ˈkætmɪnt/ in the US and /ˈkætmɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAT-mint.
What does catmint mean?
- Synonym of catnip (the plant Nepeta cataria, or other members of the genus)
Where does catmint come from?
From Middle English catt mynte, kattesminte, equivalent to cat + mint.
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Questions about saying catmint
How do you pronounce catmint?
Say KAT-mint. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætmɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈkætmɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catmint?
Catmint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · mint.
Do Americans and Brits say catmint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkætmɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈkætmɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.