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
1,527th
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What does "cat" mean?
1.a small animal with fur, four legs, a tail, and claws, usually kept as a pet
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 1,527th most common word in English.
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