How to Pronounce Catch-as-catch-can

To pronounce "catch-as-catch-can", say CATCH-asc-atchc-an — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

18

Letters

CATCH-asc-atchc-an

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💡 Tip for remembering “catch-as-catch-can”

"catch-as-catch-can" has 4 syllables: catch-asc-atchc-an.

What does catch-as-catch-can mean?

adjective

  1. Only when possible or when the opportunity presents itself; intermittent.

    “My efforts lately have been catch-as-catch-can, not carefully planned.”

  2. Relating to catch wrestling, a form of amateur freestyle wrestling.

adverb

  1. Ad hoc; in any way possible.

Related words

semioccasionaloccasionalopportunisticsometimecasualincidentalconsectaneouson-the-spot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "catch-as-catch-can"?▾

"Catch-as-catch-can" has 4 syllables: catch · asc · atchc · an.

What does "catch-as-catch-can" mean?▾

Catch-as-catch-can: Only when possible or when the opportunity presents itself; intermittent.

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