How to Pronounce Katabatic

To pronounce "katabatic", say KAT-ab-at-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /kætəˈbætɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/kætəˈbætɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “katabatic”

"katabatic" has 4 syllables: kat-ab-at-ic.

What does katabatic mean?

adjective

  1. (of airflow) Downslope on a mountainside.

Related words

anakatabaticanabaticmountainslopedownhillrapidslopesideupslopingpostslope

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "katabatic"?▾

"Katabatic" has 4 syllables: kat · ab · at · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "katabatic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "katabatic" is /kætəˈbætɪk/.

What does "katabatic" mean?▾

Katabatic: (of airflow) Downslope on a mountainside.

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