How to Pronounce Catapult

To pronounce "catapult", say CAT-ap-ult — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “catapult”

"catapult" has 3 syllables: cat-ap-ult. It rhymes with occult and cult, if that helps it stick.

What does catapult mean?

noun

  1. A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects, such as a mechanical aid on aircraft carriers designed to help airplanes take off from the flight deck.
  2. Slingshot

verb

  1. To fire a missile from a catapult.
  2. To fire or launch something, as if from a catapult.

Words that rhyme with catapult

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

occultcultresultconsultinsultexultadultsmilttwiltbulthultschult

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "catapult"?▾

"Catapult" has 3 syllables: cat · ap · ult.

What is the IPA transcription of "catapult"?▾

The IPA transcription of "catapult" is /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/.

What does "catapult" mean?▾

Catapult: A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects, such as a mechanical aid on aircraft carriers designed to help airplanes take off from the flight deck.

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