How to pronounce crotchet
Say it like KROCH-it. Crotchet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROCH).
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- KROCH
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crotchet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crotchet
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KROCH-it.
What does crotchet mean?
- A musical note one beat long in 4/4 time.
- A forked support; a crotch.
- The arrangement of a body of troops, either forward or rearward, so as to form a line nearly perpendicular to the general line of battle.
Where does crotchet come from?
From Middle English crochet, from Old French crochet (“small hook”), from croc + -et (diminutive suffix), from Old Norse krókr (“hook”).
Questions about saying crotchet
How do you pronounce crotchet?
Say KROCH-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɑtʃɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkrɒtʃɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crotchet?
Crotchet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROCH). Broken into parts: KROCH · it.
Is crotchet 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 /ˈkrɒtʃɪt/ (KROCH-it).