How to pronounce catwoman
Say it like KAT-wuum-un. Catwoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- wuum
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catwoman 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.
- wuumGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catwoman
American and British speakers say catwoman in essentially the same way: /ˈkætˌwʊmən/ in the US and /ˈkætˌwʊmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAT-wuum-un.
What does catwoman mean?
- A woman in a cat costume.
Where does catwoman come from?
From cat + woman.
Questions about saying catwoman
How do you pronounce catwoman?
Say KAT-wuum-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætˌwʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈkætˌwʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catwoman?
Catwoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · wuum · un.
Do Americans and Brits say catwoman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkætˌwʊmən/ and the British form is /ˈkætˌwʊmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.