How to pronounce ached
Say it like AYKT. Ached is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AYKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ached pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ached
American and British speakers say ached in essentially the same way: /eɪkt/ in the US and /eɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYKT.
What does ached mean?
- simple past and past participle of ache How to pronounce ache
Words that rhyme with ached
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ached.
Questions about saying ached
How do you pronounce ached?
Say AYKT. The American pronunciation is /eɪkt/. In British English it is /eɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ached?
Ached is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AYKT.
Do Americans and Brits say ached the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪkt/ and the British form is /eɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.