How to pronounce deathwatch
Say it like DETH-wahch. Deathwatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DETH).
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- DETH
- wahch
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deathwatch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wahchGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of deathwatch
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DETH-woch.
What does deathwatch mean?
- A vigil beside a dying person
- One who guards a condemned person before execution.
- A deathwatch beetle.
Where does deathwatch come from?
From death + watch.
Questions about saying deathwatch
How do you pronounce deathwatch?
Say DETH-wahch. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛˌθwɑtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛθwɒtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deathwatch?
Deathwatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DETH). Broken into parts: DETH · wahch.
Is deathwatch 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 /ˈdɛθwɒtʃ/ (DETH-woch).