Cat: how to say it, spell it and use it
cat
/kæt/
Short answer
The English word cat is pronounced /kæt/. It is spelled C-A-T and has 3 letters. With a or an: a cat. The plural is cats.
Example sentence
The cat sleeps on my bed.
Key facts
- English
- cat
- Pronunciation
- /kæt/
- With a or an
- a cat
- Plural
- cats
- Spelling
- C-A-T
- Number of letters
- 3
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce cat?
Cat is pronounced /kæt/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell cat?
Cat is spelled C-A-T. It has 3 letters.
What is the plural of cat?
The plural of cat is cats.
Do you say a or an before cat?
Say a cat.
How do you use cat in a sentence?
For example: The cat sleeps on my bed.
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