English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Catalyst Pronunciation
Catalyst is pronounced KA-tuh-luhst, IPA /ˈkætələst/.
KA-tuh-luhst
US /ˈkætələst/ · UK /ˈkætəˌlɪst/
Syllables: KA · tuh · luhst (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction, or an event that sets change in motion.
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Catalyst in a Sentence
- The strike was the catalyst for a change of leadership.
- Platinum acts as a catalyst in the converter.
- Her letter turned out to be the catalyst everyone had been waiting for.
Common Mispronunciations of Catalyst
Not kuh-TA-luhst
Hammer the first beat. Catalyst keeps front stress even though catalytic does not.
Not KA-tuh-lyst
The y is a dull uh here, nothing like the eye of style.
Tip: Catalytic drags the peak to the third beat: ka-tuh-LI-tik.
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