How to pronounce dutch
Say it like DUHCH. Dutch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUHCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dutch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dutch
American and British speakers say dutch in essentially the same way: /dʌtʃ/ in the US and /dʌtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHCH.
What does dutch mean?
- wife
- Alternative letter-case form of Dutch (“treat cocoa with alkali”).
Where does dutch come from?
Clipping of duchess.
Words that rhyme with dutch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dutch.
Questions about saying dutch
How do you pronounce dutch?
Say DUHCH. The American pronunciation is /dʌtʃ/. In British English it is /dʌtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dutch?
Dutch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHCH.
Do Americans and Brits say dutch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌtʃ/ and the British form is /dʌtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.