Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

catwalk

/kˈætwˌɑk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.99 in modern English

Syllables
cat-walk
IPA
/kˈætwˌɑk/
16
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An elevated enclosed passage providing access fore and aft from the bridge of a merchant vessel.

noun

Any similar elevated walkway.

noun

A narrow elevated stage on which models parade.

noun

The business of making clothes for fashion shows.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From cat + walk.

Inflected Forms

catwalks (plural)

Derived Forms

catwalklike

Synonyms

walkaway runway

Questions

How do you pronounce catwalk?
The recorded pronunciation is /kˈætwˌɑk/.
What does catwalk mean?
An elevated enclosed passage providing access fore and aft from the bridge of a merchant vessel.
Where does catwalk come from?
From cat + walk.

How to pronounce catwalk

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/kˈætwˌɑk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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