How to pronounce catchup
Say it like KACH-up. Catchup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KACH).
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- KACH
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catchup 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.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catchup
American and British speakers say catchup in essentially the same way: /ˈkætʃəp/ in the US and /ˈkætʃəp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KACH-up.
What does catchup mean?
- Alternative form of ketchup.
- Alternative spelling of catch-up.
Words that rhyme with catchup
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of catchup.
Questions about saying catchup
How do you pronounce catchup?
Say KACH-up. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætʃəp/. In British English it is /ˈkætʃəp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catchup?
Catchup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KACH). Broken into parts: KACH · up.
Do Americans and Brits say catchup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkætʃəp/ and the British form is /ˈkætʃəp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.