How to pronounce gnatcatcher
Say it like NAT-kach-er. Gnatcatcher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAT).
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- NAT
- kach
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnatcatcher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kachGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gnatcatcher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAT-kach-uh.
What does gnatcatcher mean?
- A member of any of various species of small passerine birds in the family Polioptilidae found in North America and South America, close relatives of the wrens.
Where does gnatcatcher come from?
From gnat + catcher.
Questions about saying gnatcatcher
How do you pronounce gnatcatcher?
Say NAT-kach-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnætˌkætʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnætˌkætʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnatcatcher?
Gnatcatcher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAT). Broken into parts: NAT · kach · er.
Is gnatcatcher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnætˌkætʃə/ (NAT-kach-uh).