How do you pronounce "catering"?

In American English: /ˈkeɪtɝɪŋ/ (KAYT-ur-ing). In British English: /kˈeɪtəɹɪŋ/ (K-ayt-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈkeɪtɝɪŋ/ (KAYT-ur-ing). In Australian English: /kˈeɪtəɹɪŋ/ (K-ayt-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkeɪtɝɪŋ/ (KAYT-ur-ing), while in British English it's /kˈeɪtəɹɪŋ/ (K-ayt-uhr).

How to Pronounce "catering"

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catering

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/ˈkeɪtɝɪŋ/

KAYT-ur-ing

Syllable Breakdown

keɪtca·ɝter·ɪŋing

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