To pronounce "catabolism", say CAT-ab-ol-ism — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"catabolism" has 4 syllables: cat-ab-ol-ism. It rhymes with katabolism, if that helps it stick.
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"Catabolism" has 4 syllables: cat · ab · ol · ism.
Catabolism: Destructive metabolism, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials.
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