How to pronounce cattleya
Say it like KAT-lee-uh. Cattleya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cattleya 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cattleya
American and British speakers say cattleya in essentially the same way: /ˈkætliə/ in the US and /ˈkætliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAT-lee-uh.
What does cattleya mean?
- Any plant of the genus Cattleya, a genus of orchids.
Where does cattleya come from?
Borrowed from translingual Cattleya, named after William Cattley, English botanist.
Questions about saying cattleya
How do you pronounce cattleya?
Say KAT-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætliə/. In British English it is /ˈkætliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cattleya?
Cattleya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · lee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say cattleya the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkætliə/ and the British form is /ˈkætliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.