How to pronounce catsup
Say it like KECH-up. Catsup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KECH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce catsup. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KECH
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catsup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catsup
American and British speakers say catsup in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛtʃəp/ in the US and /ˈkɛtʃəp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KECH-up.
What does catsup mean?
- Alternative form of ketchup.
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Words that rhyme with catsup
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Words that sound like catsup
Questions about saying catsup
How do you pronounce catsup?
Say KECH-up. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛtʃəp/. In British English it is /ˈkɛtʃəp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catsup?
Catsup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KECH). Broken into parts: KECH · up.
Do Americans and Brits say catsup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛtʃəp/ and the British form is /ˈkɛtʃəp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as catsup?
Catsup sounds the same as ketchup in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.