How to Pronounce Cattle

To pronounce "cattle", say CATTL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæt(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkæt(ə)l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cattle”

"cattle" has 2 syllables: cattl-e. It rhymes with prattle and battle, if that helps it stick.

What does cattle mean?

noun

  1. Domesticated bovine animals (cows, bulls, steers etc).

    “Do you want to raise cattle?”

  2. Certain other livestock, such as sheep, pigs or horses.

Synonyms

Boscattlebeastcattleheadneat

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Words that rhyme with cattle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prattlebattlerattleattletattlebattelratelchattelembattlebrattlespattleattal

Related words

cowsoxenkinecowbovinelivestockbullveal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cattle"?▾

"Cattle" has 2 syllables: cattl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cattle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cattle" is /ˈkæt(ə)l/.

What does "cattle" mean?▾

Cattle: Domesticated bovine animals (cows, bulls, steers etc).

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