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How to pronounce achey

Say it like ACH-ee. Achey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ACH).

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US American/ˈætʃi/ACH-ee
UK British/ˈætʃi/ACH-ee
  • ACH
  • ee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Achey pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. ACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of achey

American and British speakers say achey in essentially the same way: /ˈætʃi/ in the US and /ˈætʃi/ in the UK.

British respelling: ACH-ee.

What does achey mean?

adjective
  1. Alternative spelling of achy.

Words that rhyme with achey

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of achey.

Questions about saying achey

How do you pronounce achey?

Say ACH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈætʃi/. In British English it is /ˈætʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in achey?

Achey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ACH). Broken into parts: ACH · ee.

Do Americans and Brits say achey the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈætʃi/ and the British form is /ˈætʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).