How to pronounce Katherine
Say it like KATH-uh-rin. Katherine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KATH).
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- KATH
- uh
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Katherine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATHSay 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.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Katherine
American and British speakers say Katherine in essentially the same way: /ˈkæθərɪn/ in the US and /ˈkæθərɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KATH-uh-rin.
What does Katherine mean?
- The Katherine Region (a region of the Northern Territory, Australia).
- A river in the Northern Territory, which gave its name to the town.
Questions about saying Katherine
How do you pronounce Katherine?
Say KATH-uh-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæθərɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkæθərɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Katherine?
Katherine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KATH). Broken into parts: KATH · uh · rin.
Do Americans and Brits say Katherine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæθərɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkæθərɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.