To pronounce "catalyst", say CAT-alyst — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
catalyst
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/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/
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"catalyst" has 2 syllables: cat-alyst. It rhymes with philatelist, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Economic development and integration are working as a catalyst for peace.”
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"Catalyst" has 2 syllables: cat · alyst.
The IPA transcription of "catalyst" is /ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/.
Catalyst: A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
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