How to Pronounce Catacomb

To pronounce "catacomb", say CAT-ac-omb — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkatəkuːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkatəkuːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “catacomb”

"catacomb" has 3 syllables: cat-ac-omb. It rhymes with home and roam, if that helps it stick.

What does catacomb mean?

noun

  1. (often plural) An underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves, used (in former times) as a cemetery; a tunnel system used for burying the dead, as in Paris or Ancient Rome.

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Words that rhyme with catacomb

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homeroamcombloammonochromeglomehippodromegloamgnomehoneycombsloamrhizome

Related words

cataphilecaverncubiculumloculusnecropoliscatafalcocavecroft

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "catacomb"?▾

"Catacomb" has 3 syllables: cat · ac · omb.

What is the IPA transcription of "catacomb"?▾

The IPA transcription of "catacomb" is /ˈkatəkuːm/.

What does "catacomb" mean?▾

Catacomb: (often plural) An underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves, used (in former times) as a cemetery; a tunnel system used for burying the dead, as in Paris or Ancient Rome.

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