How to Pronounce Catatonic

To pronounce "catatonic", say CAT-at-on-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /kæ.təˈtɑn.ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/kæ.təˈtɑn.ɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “catatonic”

"catatonic" has 4 syllables: cat-at-on-ic. It rhymes with sardonic and tonic, if that helps it stick.

What does catatonic mean?

noun

  1. A patient in a state of catatonia.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or suffering from catatonia.
  2. Motionless and unresponsive, as from shock; withdrawn.

Words that rhyme with catatonic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sardonictonicchronichistrionicsynchronicchthonichedonicironicmnemonicisotonicdemoniccanonic

Related words

stuporskatatoniccatalepticcataplecticcatapleticatacticcatagmaticentastic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "catatonic"?▾

"Catatonic" has 4 syllables: cat · at · on · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "catatonic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "catatonic" is /kæ.təˈtɑn.ɪk/.

What does "catatonic" mean?▾

Catatonic: A patient in a state of catatonia.

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