How do you pronounce "catastrophe"?

In American English: /kəˈtæstrəfi/ (kuh-TASTR-uhf-ee). In British English: /kətˈæstɹəfi/ (kuht-ASTR-uhf-ee). In Canadian English: /kəˈtæstrəfi/ (kuh-TASTR-uhf-ee). In Australian English: /kɐtˈastɹəfi/ (KⱯT-astr).

Is "catastrophe" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈtæstrəfi/ (kuh-TASTR-uhf-ee), while in British English it's /kətˈæstɹəfi/ (kuht-ASTR-uhf-ee).

How to Pronounce "catastrophe"

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catastrophe

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/kəˈtæstrəfi/

kuh-TASTR-uhf-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kəca·tæstrtas·əftro·iphe

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