How to pronounce wildcatter
Say it like WYLD-kat-er. Wildcatter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD).
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- WYLD
- kat
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wildcatter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- katGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wildcatter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WYLD-kat-uh.
What does wildcatter mean?
- Someone who drills for oil speculatively.
- A worker who participates in a wildcat strike.
- A person who makes wildcat cartridges and the guns that use them.
Where does wildcatter come from?
From wildcat + -er.
Questions about saying wildcatter
How do you pronounce wildcatter?
Say WYLD-kat-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪldˌkætɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪldˌkætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wildcatter?
Wildcatter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD). Broken into parts: WYLD · kat · er.
Is wildcatter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwaɪldˌkætə/ (WYLD-kat-uh).