HOW TO PRONOUNCE
catalyst
/ˈkætələst/
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Finish with s followed by t.
The first syllable has the vowel in cat and carries the main stress. Keep the later vowels lighter, and avoid adding a vowel after the final t.
3 syllables · Stress on syllable 1
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“The chemist added a catalyst to the mixture.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does catalyst mean?
noun
- A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
- Something that encourages progress or change.
- An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into motion.
More meanings (2)
noun
- A catalytic converter.
- An object that facilitates the casting of a spell (such as a magic wand).
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈkætələst/
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