How to Pronounce Wildcat

To pronounce "wildcat", say WILDC-at — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

wildcat

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈwaɪldˌkæt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wildcat”

"wildcat" has 2 syllables: wildc-at. It rhymes with flat and cat, if that helps it stick.

What does wildcat mean?

noun

A cat that lives in the wilderness, specifically
A person who acts like a wildcat, (usually) a violent and easily-angered person or a sexually vigorous one.

verb

To drill for oil in an area where no oil has been found before.
“You'd have to be very rich or very desperate to go wildcatting that far east.”

adjective

(usually derogatory) Of or concerning businesses operating outside standard or legitimate practice, especially:
Of or concerning customized or hand-made cartridges.

Synonyms

bobcat desert cat feral cat

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Words that rhyme with wildcat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flat cat caveat brat pat combat slat that rat diplomat fat autocrat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wildcat"?▾

"Wildcat" has 2 syllables: wildc · at.

What is the IPA transcription of "wildcat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wildcat" is /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/.

What does "wildcat" mean?▾

Wildcat: A cat that lives in the wilderness, specifically

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