How to pronounce katabatic
Say it like kat-uh-BAT-ik. Katabatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAT).
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- kat
- uh
- BAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Katabatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- katKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of katabatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kat-uh-BAT-ik.
What does katabatic mean?
- Downslope on a mountainside.
Words that rhyme with katabatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of katabatic.
Questions about saying katabatic
How do you pronounce katabatic?
Say kat-uh-BAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /kætəˈbætɪk/. In British English it is /kætəˈbætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in katabatic?
Katabatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAT). Broken into parts: kat · uh · BAT · ik.
Is katabatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kætəˈbætɪk/ (kat-uh-BAT-ik).