How to pronounce katabasis
Say it like kuh-TAB-uh-sis. Katabasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAB).
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- kuh
- TAB
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Katabasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of katabasis
American and British speakers say katabasis in essentially the same way: /kəˈtæbəsɪs/ in the US and /kəˈtæbəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-TAB-uh-sis.
What does katabasis mean?
- A mytheme or trope in which the hero embarks on a journey to the underworld.
- Any journey downwards or fall.
- A retreat, especially a military one.
Questions about saying katabasis
How do you pronounce katabasis?
Say kuh-TAB-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /kəˈtæbəsɪs/. In British English it is /kəˈtæbəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in katabasis?
Katabasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAB). Broken into parts: kuh · TAB · uh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say katabasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈtæbəsɪs/ and the British form is /kəˈtæbəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.