How to pronounce kat
Say it like KAT. Kat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kat 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.
American vs British pronunciation of kat
American and British speakers say kat in essentially the same way: /kæt/ in the US and /kæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAT.
What does kat mean?
- the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant“in Yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults”
Where does kat come from?
From Egyptian kꜣt.
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Words that rhyme with kat
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Words that sound like kat
Questions about saying kat
How do you pronounce kat?
Say KAT. The American pronunciation is /kæt/. In British English it is /kæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kat?
Kat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAT.
Do Americans and Brits say kat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kæt/ and the British form is /kæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as kat?
Kat sounds the same as cat in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.