How to Pronounce Catherine
The stress is on the second syllable.
This name is commonly found in English-speaking regions.
Catherine means "Pure"—a English name with a rich history.
Catherine has 3 syllables: ka-tuh-REEN.
Common spellings include Katherine, Katarina, Caterina—all pronounced the same as Catherine.
Phonetic Spelling of Catherine
The phonetic spelling of Catherine is:
Catherine Pronunciation (Audio)
Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Catherine below.
Origin and Meaning of Catherine
Catherine is a English name meaning "Pure". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BF, BG, Bahrain, BI, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, FI, FJ, France, GB, GE, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HR, HT, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JO, JP, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LU, Libya, Morocco, MD, MO, MT, MU, MV, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RS, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SI, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United States, Yemen, South Africa. French from Greek
Common Mispronunciations of Catherine
- Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct English pronunciation emphasizes ka-tuh-REEN
- Don't anglicize the sounds; Catherine should be pronounced with its original English phonetics
- "Katherine" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Catherine
- "Katarina" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Catherine
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce Catherine?
- Catherine is pronounced ka-tuh-REEN.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Catherine?
- The correct pronunciation of Catherine is ka-tuh-REEN.
- Is Catherine a English name?
- Yes, Catherine is a English name meaning "Pure".