How to Pronounce Cataract

To pronounce "cataract", say CAT-ar-act — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkætəɹækt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkætəɹækt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cataract”

"cataract" has 3 syllables: cat-ar-act.

What does cataract mean?

noun

  1. A waterspout
  2. A large waterfall; steep rapids in a river.

    “The cataracts on the Nile helped to compartment Upper Egypt.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cataract"?▾

"Cataract" has 3 syllables: cat · ar · act.

What is the IPA transcription of "cataract"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cataract" is /ˈkætəɹækt/.

What does "cataract" mean?▾

Cataract: A waterspout

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