How to pronounce catty
Say it like KAT-ee. Catty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of catty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-ee.
What does catty mean?
- A (unit of) weight used in China which is metricated in Mainland China as exactly 0.5 kg, and approximately 0.6 kg for other places.
- A catapult.
- Resembling or characteristic of a cat.“catty eyes”
- With subtle hostility in an effort to hurt, annoy, or upset (particularly in interactions between women).
Where does catty come from?
From cat + -y. Compare Dutch kattig, which also means “subtly hostile” and is formed the same way (kat + -ig); see also catfight.
Words that rhyme with catty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of catty.
Questions about saying catty
How do you pronounce catty?
Say KAT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæti/. In British English it is /ˈkæti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catty?
Catty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · ee.
Is catty 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 /ˈkæti/ (KAT-ee).