How to Pronounce "catgut"
word
ˈkætˌɡʌt
KAT-gut
kˈætɡʌt
KAT-gut
Definition
Catgut is a tough, thin cord made from the natural fiber of animal intestines, used for the strings of musical instruments or for surgical stitches.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætˌɡʌt
British English
kˈætɡʌt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAT-gut
UK
KAT-gut
Listen in Context
The violin's E string was made of catgut.
Doctors sometimes use catgut for stitches.
The old guitar had catgut strings.
Did you know catgut isn't actually from cats?