How to pronounce hellcat
Say it like HEL-kat. Hellcat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL).
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- HEL
- kat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hellcat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- katGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hellcat
American and British speakers say hellcat in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛlˌkæt/ in the US and /ˈhɛlˌkæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEL-kat.
What does hellcat mean?
- A witch.
- A spiteful and violent person, especially a woman.
- A demonic cat of hell.
Where does hellcat come from?
From hell + cat.
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Questions about saying hellcat
How do you pronounce hellcat?
Say HEL-kat. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛlˌkæt/. In British English it is /ˈhɛlˌkæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hellcat?
Hellcat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL). Broken into parts: HEL · kat.
Do Americans and Brits say hellcat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛlˌkæt/ and the British form is /ˈhɛlˌkæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.