How to Pronounce Cater

To pronounce "cater", say CAT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkeɪtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

cater

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈkeɪtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cater”

"cater" has 2 syllables: cat-er. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kater — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cater mean?

noun

  1. Caterer

verb

  1. To provide, particularly:

noun

  1. A person employed to obtain and maintain the storage of provisions, especially food.
  2. A person or company hired to provide and serve food, usually for a large group and at a location separate from where the food is prepared.

Synonyms

catermancipleobsonatorsteward

Words that rhyme with cater

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

plysupplyprovideabsorbcoversuitfulfiltackle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cater"?▾

"Cater" has 2 syllables: cat · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "cater"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cater" is /ˈkeɪtə/.

What does "cater" mean?▾

Cater: Caterer

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