To pronounce "catastrophization", say CAT-astr-oph-iz-at-ion — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
catastrophization
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CAT-astr-oph-iz-at-ion
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"catastrophization" has 6 syllables: cat-astr-oph-iz-at-ion.
"Catastrophization" has 6 syllables: cat · astr · oph · iz · at · ion.
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