To pronounce "caterpiller", say CAT-erp-ill-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
caterpiller
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CAT-erp-ill-er
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"caterpiller" has 4 syllables: cat-erp-ill-er. It rhymes with pillar and killer, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: caterpillar — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Caterpiller" has 4 syllables: cat · erp · ill · er.
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