How to Pronounce Catadromous

To pronounce "catadromous", say CAT-adr-om-ous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

CAT-adr-om-ous

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💡 Tip for remembering “catadromous”

"catadromous" has 4 syllables: cat-adr-om-ous.

What does catadromous mean?

adjective

  1. (of a migratory fish) that lives in fresh water and breeds in the sea
  2. Of a fern in which the first veins in a frond segment are produced towards the base of the frond.

Antonyms

anadromous

Related words

katadromousanadromousanadromicanadromusdiadromousamphidromousiadromousamphidromic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "catadromous"?▾

"Catadromous" has 4 syllables: cat · adr · om · ous.

What does "catadromous" mean?▾

Catadromous: (of a migratory fish) that lives in fresh water and breeds in the sea

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