How to pronounce cattish
Say it like KAT-ish. Cattish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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US American/ˈkætɪʃ/KAT-ish
UK British/ˈkætɪʃ/KAT-ish
- KAT
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cattish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cattish
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-ish.
What does cattish mean?
adjective
- catlike; in the manner of a cat
- stealthy
- sly and spiteful; marked by malice
Where does cattish come from?
From cat + -ish.
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Questions about saying cattish
How do you pronounce cattish?
Say KAT-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈkætɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cattish?
Cattish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · ish.
Is cattish 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 /ˈkætɪʃ/ (KAT-ish).