How to Pronounce Catchword

To pronounce "catchword", say CATCHW-ord — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkætʃwɜːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkætʃwɜːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “catchword”

"catchword" has 2 syllables: catchw-ord. It rhymes with absurd and spurred, if that helps it stick.

What does catchword mean?

noun

A word under the right-hand side of the last line on a book page that repeats the first word on the following page.
A word or expression repeated until it becomes representative of a party, school, business, or point of view.

Synonyms

watchword guide word

Words that rhyme with catchword

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

absurd spurred stirred conferred interred nerd demurred purred preferred deferred inferred concurred

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "catchword"?▾

"Catchword" has 2 syllables: catchw · ord.

What is the IPA transcription of "catchword"?▾

The IPA transcription of "catchword" is /ˈkætʃwɜːd/.

What does "catchword" mean?▾

Catchword: A word under the right-hand side of the last line on a book page that repeats the first word on the following page.

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