How to Pronounce "catch cold"
expression
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈkoʊɫd
KATCH KOHLD
kˈætʃ/ /kˈəʊld
KATCH KOHD
Definition
To become sick with a cold, usually because of a virus that causes symptoms like sneezing, coughing, or a runny nose.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈkoʊɫd
British English
kˈætʃ/ /kˈəʊld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KATCH KOHLD
UK
KATCH KOHD
Listen in Context
If you play outside in the rain, you might catch cold.
Wear a sweater so you don't catch cold.
He didn't want to catch cold during the trip.
I forgot my jacket and ended up catching cold.