How to pronounce ach
Say it like AY-see-aych. Ach has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- see
- aych
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ach pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aychGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ach
American and British speakers say ach in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪˌsiˌeɪtʃ/ in the US and /ˈeɪˌsiːˌeɪtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-see-aych.
What does ach mean?
- An expression of annoyance.
- An expression of woe or regret.
- Alternative form of och.
Questions about saying ach
How do you pronounce ach?
Say AY-see-aych. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪˌsiˌeɪtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪˌsiːˌeɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ach?
Ach has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · see · aych.
Do Americans and Brits say ach the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪˌsiˌeɪtʃ/ and the British form is /ˈeɪˌsiːˌeɪtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.