How do you pronounce "categorical"?

In American English: /ˌkætəˈgɑːrɪkəl/ (kat-uh-GAHR-ik-uhl). In British English: /kˌatɪɡˈɒɹɪkəl/ (k-AT-ig-or). In Canadian English: /ˌkætəˈgɑːrɪkəl/ (kat-uh-GAHR-ik-uhl). In Australian English: /kˌatɪɡˈɒɹɪkəl/ (k-AT-ig-or).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkætəˈgɑːrɪkəl/ (kat-uh-GAHR-ik-uhl), while in British English it's /kˌatɪɡˈɒɹɪkəl/ (k-AT-ig-or).

How to Pronounce "categorical"

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categorical

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/ˌkætəˈgɑːrɪkəl/

kat-uh-GAHR-ik-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

kætcat·əe·gɑːrgor·ɪki·əlcal

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