How to Pronounce Catamaran

To pronounce "catamaran", say CAT-am-ar-an — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkæ.tə.məˌɹæn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkæ.tə.məˌɹæn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “catamaran”

"catamaran" has 4 syllables: cat-am-ar-an. It rhymes with deadpan and span, if that helps it stick.

What does catamaran mean?

noun

  1. A twin-hulled ship or boat.
  2. A quarrelsome woman; a scold.

Synonyms

twinhull

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Words that rhyme with catamaran

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deadpanspandivanclanmanpanfanqueancaravanharmattantranscan

Related words

cataraftcatboatschoonersailcrafttrimaranshipsailship

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "catamaran"?▾

"Catamaran" has 4 syllables: cat · am · ar · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "catamaran"?▾

The IPA transcription of "catamaran" is /ˈkæ.tə.məˌɹæn/.

What does "catamaran" mean?▾

Catamaran: A twin-hulled ship or boat.

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