How to pronounce dacha
Say it like DAH-chuh. Dacha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
- DAH
- chuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dacha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dacha
American and British speakers say dacha in essentially the same way: /ˈdɑtʃə/ in the US and /ˈdætʃə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DACH-uh.
What does dacha mean?
- A Russian villa or summer house in the countryside.
Words that rhyme with dacha
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dacha.
Questions about saying dacha
How do you pronounce dacha?
Say DAH-chuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑtʃə/. In British English it is /ˈdætʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dacha?
Dacha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · chuh.
Do Americans and Brits say dacha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɑtʃə/ and the British form is /ˈdætʃə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.