English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Cat Pronunciation
Cat is pronounced KAT, IPA /ˈkæt/.
KAT
US /ˈkæt/ · UK /ˈkæt/
Syllables: KAT (1 syllable)
noun: A small furry animal kept as a pet, or any member of the same family, such as a lion.
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Cat in a Sentence
- The cat sleeps on the windowsill all afternoon.
- We asked a neighbour to feed the cat while we were away.
- A cat got into the shed and knocked over the paint.
Common Mispronunciations of Cat
Not KET
Drop the jaw and spread the lips. This vowel sits lower and wider than the e of bet.
Not KAHT
Keep it short and bright. Stretching it turns cat into cart for a British listener.
Tip: Cat, cot, cut and caught use four different vowels, and cat is the brightest of the four.
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