how to pronounce cathartic

/kəˈθɑːɹtɪk/

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cathartic is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of cathartic in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… kind of cathartic the routine of waking …”

meanings of cathartic

adjective:

That releases emotional tension, especially after an overwhelming experience.
Purgative; inducing (mental or physical) catharsis.

noun:

A laxative.

cathartic frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word cathartic occurs in english on average 1.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.