How to Pronounce Catty

To pronounce "catty", say CATTY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkæti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈkæti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “catty”

"catty" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ratty and natty, if that helps it stick.

What does catty mean?

adjective

  1. (of a person or remark) With subtle hostility in an effort to hurt, annoy or upset, particularly among women.
  2. Resembling or characteristic of a cat.

    “a catty smell”

Synonyms

bitchycattishmaliciousnastysnidespiteful

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Words that rhyme with catty

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rattynattybattytattyscattychattyflattiebrattyfattychatinattiecattie

Related words

bitchymalevolentmaliciouscattishcattiesnidefelinekilo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "catty"?▾

"Catty" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "catty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "catty" is /ˈkæti/.

What does "catty" mean?▾

Catty: (of a person or remark) With subtle hostility in an effort to hurt, annoy or upset, particularly among women.

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