How to Pronounce Catalytic

To pronounce "catalytic", say CAT-alyt-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “catalytic”

"catalytic" has 3 syllables: cat-alyt-ic. It rhymes with diacritic and critic, if that helps it stick.

What does catalytic mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to a catalyst; having properties facilitating chemical reaction or change.

Words that rhyme with catalytic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

diacriticcriticgraniticparalyticanalyticdendriticneriticarthriticporphyritichemolyticparasiticelectrolytic

Related words

catalysiscatalystcatalysestimulatorwarmleverenginesynergistic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "catalytic"?▾

"Catalytic" has 3 syllables: cat · alyt · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "catalytic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "catalytic" is /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/.

What does "catalytic" mean?▾

Catalytic: Of or relating to a catalyst; having properties facilitating chemical reaction or change.

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