Etymology

From Ancient Greek καταστροφή ‎(katastrophḗ), from καταστρέφω ‎(katastréphō, “I overturn”), from κατά ‎(katá, “down, against”) + στρέφω ‎(stréphō, “I turn”).

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /kɐ.ˈtaʃ.tɾu.fɨ/
• Hyphenation: ca‧tás‧tro‧fe