English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Category Pronunciation
Category is pronounced KA-tuh-gaw-ree, IPA /ˈkætəˌgɔri/.
KA-tuh-gaw-ree
US /ˈkætəˌgɔri/ · UK /ˈkætɪgəri/
Syllables: KA · tuh · gaw · ree (4 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A group of things that share some quality, used to sort a larger set.
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Category in a Sentence
- Every entry is judged in one category only.
- That expense belongs in a different category.
- He falls into the category of people who read the manual first.
Common Mispronunciations of Category
Not kuh-TE-guh-ree
Start at full volume and come down from there, because only the KA is strong.
Not KA-tuh-gree
American speech keeps all four beats, with a full gaw before the ending.
Tip: British speakers routinely drop to three beats, KA-tuh-gree, the same way they shorten secretary.
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