How to Pronounce Catching

To pronounce "catching", say CATCH-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkætʃɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkætʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “catching”

"catching" has 2 syllables: catch-ing. It rhymes with scratching and matching, if that helps it stick.

What does catching mean?

verb

  1. (heading) To capture, overtake.
  2. (heading) To seize hold of.

noun

  1. The action of the verb catch.

adjective

  1. Contagious
  2. Captivating; alluring; catchy

Synonyms

gettakecapturehooksnarefanggrab

Antonyms

droprelease

Words that rhyme with catching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scratchingmatchingsnatchinglatchinghatchingdispatchingpatchingthatchingattachingbatchingbaching

Related words

contagiouscommunicabletransmissibleinfectiousspottingcontractingtransmittabledetection

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "catching"?▾

"Catching" has 2 syllables: catch · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "catching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "catching" is /ˈkætʃɪŋ/.

What does "catching" mean?▾

Catching: (heading) To capture, overtake.

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