How to pronounce blotch
Say it like BLOCH. Blotch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BLOCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blotch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of blotch
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BLOCH.
What does blotch mean?
- An uneven patch of color or discoloration.
- An irregularly shaped area.
- Imperfection; blemish on one’s reputation, stain.
- To mark with blotches.
- To develop blotches, to become blotchy.
Where does blotch come from?
Uncertain. Perhaps a blend of blot + botch.
Words that rhyme with blotch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blotch.
Questions about saying blotch
How do you pronounce blotch?
Say BLOCH. The American pronunciation is /blɑtʃ/. In British English it is /blɒtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blotch?
Blotch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLOCH.
Is blotch pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /blɒtʃ/ (BLOCH).