How to Pronounce "catastrophic"
word
/ˌkætəˈstɹɑfɪk/
kuh-ta-STRAW-fik
/kˌætɐstɹˈɒfɪk/
kuh-ta-STROF-ik
Definition
Something that is catastrophic causes great damage, destruction, or suffering. It describes a very bad or disastrous event.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌkætəˈstɹɑfɪk/
British English
/kˌætɐstɹˈɒfɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-ta-STRAW-fik
UK
kuh-ta-STROF-ik
Listen in Context
The earthquake caused catastrophic damage to the city.
A catastrophic flood destroyed many homes.
The power failure had catastrophic effects on the hospital.
Losing all the data would be catastrophic for our business.