How to Pronounce "caterwauling"
word
ˈkætɝwɑɫ
KAT-er-wawl-ing
kˈætəwˌɔːlɪŋ
KAT-uh-WAW-ling
Definition
A loud, unpleasant, and often high-pitched crying or wailing sound, especially like that made by cats. It can also describe any noisy, harsh yelling or shrieking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætɝwɑɫ
British English
kˈætəwˌɔːlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAT-er-wawl-ing
UK
KAT-uh-WAW-ling
Listen in Context
The caterwauling outside kept me awake all night.
We could hear the cats’ caterwauling from the window.
The alley was filled with caterwauling every night.
Why do you always turn your singing into such caterwauling?