How to pronounce catcher
Say it like KACH-ur. Catcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KACH).
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- KACH
- ur
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catcher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- urGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of catcher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KACH-uh.
What does catcher mean?
- (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
- the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws“a catcher needs a lot of protective equipment”“a catcher plays behind the plate”
Where does catcher come from?
From catch + -er.
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Questions about saying catcher
How do you pronounce catcher?
Say KACH-ur. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæˌtʃɝ/. In British English it is /ˈkætʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catcher?
Catcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KACH). Broken into parts: KACH · ur.
Is catcher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkætʃə/ (KACH-uh).