How to Pronounce Catch-up

To pronounce "catch-up", say CATCH-up — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

CATCH-up

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💡 Tip for remembering “catch-up”

"catch-up" has 2 syllables: catch-up. It rhymes with catchup and matchup, if that helps it stick.

What does catch-up mean?

noun

  1. An act of catching up or attempting to catch up.
  2. An amount, a thing, or a receipt or repetition of information that enables one to catch up.

Words that rhyme with catch-up

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

catchupmatchupmatch-up

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "catch-up"?▾

"Catch-up" has 2 syllables: catch · up.

What does "catch-up" mean?▾

Catch-up: An act of catching up or attempting to catch up.

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