How to Pronounce Catastrophic

To pronounce "catastrophic", say CAT-astr-oph-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /kætəˈstɹɒfɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/kætəˈstɹɒfɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “catastrophic”

"catastrophic" has 4 syllables: cat-astr-oph-ic. It rhymes with trophic and pleomorphic, if that helps it stick.

What does catastrophic mean?

adjective

Of or pertaining to a catastrophe.
Disastrous; ruinous.

Synonyms

catastrophal

Antonyms

anastrophic

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Words that rhyme with catastrophic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trophic pleomorphic heterotrophic philosophic geostrophic sophic tawfiq

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "catastrophic"?▾

"Catastrophic" has 4 syllables: cat · astr · oph · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "catastrophic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "catastrophic" is /kætəˈstɹɒfɪk/.

What does "catastrophic" mean?▾

Catastrophic: Of or pertaining to a catastrophe.

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