How to pronounce catoblepas
Say it like kuh-TAH-blih-pus. Catoblepas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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- kuh
- TAH
- blih
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catoblepas 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.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- blihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catoblepas
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-TOB-lih-pus.
What does catoblepas mean?
- A legendary creature from Ethiopia, said to have the body of a Cape buffalo, scales on its back, and the head of a wild boar, which always points downward because of its weight.
Questions about saying catoblepas
How do you pronounce catoblepas?
Say kuh-TAH-blih-pus. The American pronunciation is /kəˈtɑblɪpəs/. In British English it is /kəˈtɒblɪpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catoblepas?
Catoblepas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: kuh · TAH · blih · pus.
Is catoblepas 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 /kəˈtɒblɪpəs/ (kuh-TOB-lih-pus).