How to Pronounce Catenary

To pronounce "catenary", say CAT-en-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈtiːnəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/kəˈtiːnəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “catenary”

"catenary" has 3 syllables: cat-en-ary.

What does catenary mean?

adjective

  1. Relating to a chain; like a chain.
  2. Relating to a catena.

Related words

catenalcatenoidalcataractalchaetalcaryatidalcondylarcaryaticcyathial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "catenary"?▾

"Catenary" has 3 syllables: cat · en · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "catenary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "catenary" is /kəˈtiːnəɹi/.

What does "catenary" mean?▾

Catenary: Relating to a chain; like a chain.

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