How to pronounce cattleshed
Say it like KAT-ul-shed. Cattleshed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- ul
- shed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cattleshed 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cattleshed
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-ul-shed.
What does cattleshed mean?
- A small barn in which cattle are kept; a byre, a cowshed.
Where does cattleshed come from?
From cattle + shed.
Questions about saying cattleshed
How do you pronounce cattleshed?
Say KAT-ul-shed. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætəlˌʃɛd/. In British English it is /ˈkætəlˌʃɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cattleshed?
Cattleshed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · ul · shed.
Is cattleshed 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 /ˈkætəlˌʃɛd/ (KAT-ul-shed).