How to Pronounce Cateran

To pronounce "cateran", say CAT-er-an — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkatəɹən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkatəɹən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cateran”

"cateran" has 3 syllables: cat-er-an. It rhymes with lateran, if that helps it stick.

What does cateran mean?

noun

  1. A Highlander working as a professional fighter; a mercenary attached to a Scottish clan.
  2. A freebooter, marauder.

Words that rhyme with cateran

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lateran

Related words

acatercaterercatercateressfreelancehiremancater-waitercaterership

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cateran"?▾

"Cateran" has 3 syllables: cat · er · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "cateran"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cateran" is /ˈkatəɹən/.

What does "cateran" mean?▾

Cateran: A Highlander working as a professional fighter; a mercenary attached to a Scottish clan.

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