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What does cat-o'-nine mean?
Ellipsis of cat-o'-nine-tails.

How to pronounce cat-o'-nine

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “cat-o'-nine”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “cat-o'-nine”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “cat-o'-nine” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.