How to pronounce cattery
Say it like KAT-uh-ree. Cattery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cattery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cattery
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-uh-ree.
What does cattery mean?
- A place where cats board when their owners are on holiday.
- A place where cats are bred.
Where does cattery come from?
From cat + -ery.
Words that rhyme with cattery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cattery.
Questions about saying cattery
How do you pronounce cattery?
Say KAT-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəri/. In British English it is /ˈkætəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cattery?
Cattery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · ree.
Is cattery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkætəri/ (KAT-uh-ree).