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How to pronounce catalogue

catalogue
/ˈkætəlɔːg/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Catalogue, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.

In a sentence

Yvonne ordered a new sofa from the catalogue.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce catalogue?

Catalogue is pronounced /ˈkætəlɔːg/ in American English.

How many syllables are in catalogue?

Catalogue has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in catalogue?

The first syllable: /ˈkætəlɔːg/.

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