Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

catamenial

/kæ.təˈmi.nɪ.əl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.09 in modern English

Syllables
cata-me-nial
IPA
/kæ.təˈmi.nɪ.əl/
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or relating to the menses or menstruation.

Etymology

From catamenia + -al.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /kæ.təˈmi.nɪ.əl/
  • British English: /kæ.təˈmiː.nɪ.əl/

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Questions

How do you pronounce catamenial?
The recorded pronunciation is /kæ.təˈmi.nɪ.əl/.
What does catamenial mean?
Of or relating to the menses or menstruation.
Where does catamenial come from?
From catamenia + -al.

How to pronounce catamenial

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