American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'catholic' in American English

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Pronunciation of "catholic"

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Simple pronunciation
kaath-lihk
IPA transcription
/ˈkʰæθ.lɪk̚/
Word frequency
1,811th

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What does "catholic" mean?

  1. 1.relating to the Roman Catholic Church
  2. 2.including many different types of thing

Examples of "catholic" in a sentence

  • I am a Catholic.
  • The Catholic church is down the street.
  • She married in a Catholic ceremony.

How common is "catholic"?

Catholic is the 1,811th most common word in English.

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