How to pronounce catchy
Say it like KACH-ee. Catchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KACH).
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- KACH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catchy 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.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of catchy
American and British speakers say catchy in essentially the same way: /ˈkæˌtʃi/ in the US and /ˈkæˌtʃiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KACH-ee.
What does catchy mean?
- Instantly appealing and memorable.“Eric wrote a catchy tune to play on his acoustic guitar while Alyssa plays the drums.”
- Tending to catch or ensnare; entangling.“a catchy question”
- Consisting of, or occurring in, disconnected parts or snatches; changeable.“a catchy wind”
Where does catchy come from?
From catch + -y.
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Words that rhyme with catchy
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Questions about saying catchy
How do you pronounce catchy?
Say KACH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæˌtʃi/. In British English it is /ˈkæˌtʃiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catchy?
Catchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KACH). Broken into parts: KACH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say catchy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæˌtʃi/ and the British form is /ˈkæˌtʃiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.