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Caterer Pronunciation

Caterer is pronounced KAY-ter-er, IPA /ˈkeɪtɝɝ/.

KAY-ter-er

US /ˈkeɪtɝɝ/  ·  UK /ˈkeɪtərə/

Syllables: KAY · ter · er (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)

noun: A person or company hired to supply food and drink for an event.

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Caterer in a Sentence

  • The caterer arrived two hours before the guests.
  • We used the same caterer for both weddings.
  • Ask the caterer whether they can handle a nut allergy.

Common Mispronunciations of Caterer

Not KA-ter-er

Stretch the opening to the ay of day, since cater keeps its long vowel when the ending is added.

Not kay-TER-er

The peak never shifts off the first beat, even with three beats in a row.

Tip: The last two beats sound almost identical, so lean on KAY to keep the word clear.

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