American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'cat' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "cat" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "cat"

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Simple pronunciation
kaat
IPA transcription
/kʰæt̚/
Word frequency
1,526th

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What does "cat" mean?

  1. 1.a small animal with fur, four legs, a tail, and claws, usually kept as a pet
  2. 2.a wild animal that looks like a large version of the pet animal

Examples of "cat" in a sentence

  • My cat loves to play with toys.
  • I'm allergic to cat hair.
  • The cat climbed up the tree.

How common is "cat"?

Cat is the 1,526th most common word in English.

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