How to pronounce etched
Say it like ECHT. Etched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ECHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etched pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ECHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of etched
American and British speakers say etched in essentially the same way: /ɛtʃt/ in the US and /ɛtʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ECHT.
What does etched mean?
- Cut or dug into the surface as by etching.
- Toned and with a well-defined musculature.
- simple past and past participle of etch How to pronounce etch
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Questions about saying etched
How do you pronounce etched?
Say ECHT. The American pronunciation is /ɛtʃt/. In British English it is /ɛtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etched?
Etched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ECHT.
Do Americans and Brits say etched the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛtʃt/ and the British form is /ɛtʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.