Comment prononcer « catacombs » en anglais
ˈkæt.əˌkoʊmz
KAT·ə·kohmz
Accent tonique principal : KAT
Écoutez des locuteurs natifs dire « catacombs » dans des clips vidéo authentiques
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “catacombs”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KAT
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
ə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
kohmz
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("KAT"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: The "b" at the end of "catacombs" is completely silent in natural English speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Stop your vocal articulation on the nasal /m/ sound. Say "catacoms", never pronouncing a "b" pop.
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "catacombs" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "catacombs is" sounds like "catacombs-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "catacombs" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“The rest of the Catacombs— housing the remains of an estimated 6 million Parisians— was, and largely remains, untouched.”— TED-EdWatch clip
“Paris catacombs are more than just a tourist attraction.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“from their tiny catacombs and begin the hunt for a meal”— Smithsonian ChannelWatch clip
“bordello secret rites in the shadows of the catacombs”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“After the opening up of the catacombs in 1578, Barronio had argued that the catacombs represented a new kind of Christian burial.”— StanfordWatch clip
“police station and religious institutions and the catacombs underneath the city where the unions meet uh and where Richi first goes to”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
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The rest of the Catacombs— housing the remains of an estimated 6 million Parisians— was, and largely remains, untouched.
Écouter en contexte: “catacombs”
51 extraitsThe Anglais word “catacombs” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈkæt.əˌkoʊmz (phonetic respelling: KAT-ə-kohmz). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (KAT · ə · kohmz), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (KAT). Grammatically, “catacombs” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 51 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “catacombs” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TED-Ed, TEDx Talks, Smithsonian Channel.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTED-EdClip #1 · @4:44
“and quotes about the fleeting nature of life were hung on the walls. The rest of the Catacombs— housing the remains of an estimated 6 million Parisians— was, and largely remains, untouched. housing the remains of an estimated 6 million Parisians—”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @78:30
“anything to not even a single bone. The Paris catacombs are more than just a tourist attraction. They're a powerful reminder of how the city evolved, tourist attraction. They're a powerful”
- 🇺🇸 USSmithsonian ChannelClip #3 · @11:21
“but in the dead of night they emerge from their tiny catacombs and begin the hunt for a meal and begin the hunt for a meal”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #4 · @21:02
“quote celebrating to the volcanic rumblings of the bombs within a pompeian bordello secret rites in the shadows of the catacombs charles we are told a few pages later only affects the fear the german planes”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #5 · @67:02
“Casaubon had a particular problem from which he needed help from Jewish law. After the opening up of the catacombs in 1578, Barronio had argued that the catacombs represented a new kind of Christian burial. argued that the catacombs represented a new kind of Christian burial.”
Définition et signification: “catacombs”
- Underground cemeteries consisting of tunnels and rooms with recesses for graves.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “The tourists explored the dark and winding catacombs beneath the city.”
- “The rest of the Catacombs— housing the remains of an estimated 6 million Parisians— was, and largely remains, untouched.”
- “Paris catacombs are more than just a tourist attraction. They're a powerful reminder of how the city evolved,”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “catacombs”
- Pronunciation:
- KAT-ə-kohmz
- Syllabes:
- KAT · ə · kohmz
- Written Hyphenation:
- cat · a · combs
- Accent tonique principal :
- KAT
- IPA:
- ˈkæt.əˌkoʊmz
- Écouter en contexte
- catacombs
Mots qui riment avec “catacombs”
-ætəˌkoʊmzMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "catacombs" (⁄ˈkæt.əˌkoʊmz⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « catacombs »
Comment prononcer « catacombs » en anglais ?
« catacombs » se prononce ⁄ˈkæt.əˌkoʊmz⁄ (KAT-ə-kohmz). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Combien de syllabes compte « catacombs » ?
« catacombs » compte 3 syllabes : KAT · ə · kohmz.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « catacombs » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « catacombs » se trouve sur « KAT ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « catacombs » ?
Underground cemeteries consisting of tunnels and rooms with recesses for graves.
Comment écouter « catacombs » dans des phrases réelles ?
Cette page contient 51 exemples vidéo de « catacombs » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “catacombs”?
The "b" at the end of "catacombs" is completely silent in natural English speech. Stop your vocal articulation on the nasal /m/ sound. Say "catacoms", never pronouncing a "b" pop.