How to Pronounce “cat call” in English
/ˈkætkɔl/
CAT·call
Stress: cat
Hear “cat call” spoken naturally in real English.
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What does “cat call” mean?
- A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.
- A shout, whistle, or comment of a harassingly sexual nature, usually made toward a passing woman.
- To make such an exclamation.
Example sentences
- “There, amid the curses and catcalls of sweaty beer drinkers, the tour's headliners are set to engage in a hallowed feminist ritual:”
- “In the Room for Debate forum Stopping Street Harassment, the editors ask four people to weigh in on the question, Should current laws dealing with harassment be strengthened to include catcalling, or will that go too far in controlling speech and behavior? (A catcall in this context is defined as “a whistle, shout, or comment of a sexual nature to a woman passing by.”)”
- “right did you just stupidly cat call me but these guys in Gaza have never seen anything like this in real”
How to pronounce “cat call”
- Syllables:
- cat · call
- Stress:
- cat — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ˈkætkɔl/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /cat/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “cat call”?
“cat call” is pronounced /ˈkætkɔl/ (cat · call). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “cat call”?
“cat call” has 2 syllables: cat · call.
Where is the stress in “cat call”?
The primary stress in “cat call” is on “CAT”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “cat call” mean?
A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.
How can I hear “cat call” used in real sentences?
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