How to Pronounce "catchment"
word
ˈkætʃmənt
KATCH-ment
kˈætʃmənt
KATCH-ment
Definition
A catchment is an area where water is collected by the natural landscape, especially the area of land that drains into a river, lake, or reservoir. It can also refer to the area served by a school or service.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætʃmənt
British English
kˈætʃmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KATCH-ment
UK
KATCH-ment
Listen in Context
The river's catchment provides water for the whole city.
The school only accepts students from its catchment.
Farmers depend on rainfall in the catchment for irrigation.
After the heavy storm, the entire catchment flooded unexpectedly.