How to Pronounce "catastrophe"
word
/kəˈtæstɹəfi/
kuh-TAS-truh-fee
/kɐtˈæstɹəfi/
kuh-TAS-truh-fee
Definition
A catastrophe is a sudden event that causes a lot of damage or suffering, often on a large scale, like a natural disaster, accident, or serious failure.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kəˈtæstɹəfi/
British English
/kɐtˈæstɹəfi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-TAS-truh-fee
UK
kuh-TAS-truh-fee
Listen in Context
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the city.
Losing all the data would be a catastrophe for the company.
The oil spill turned into a major environmental catastrophe.
Everyone panicked, thinking the storm would be a real catastrophe.