How to pronounce fetching
Say it like FECH-ing. Fetching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FECH).
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- FECH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fetching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fetching
American and British speakers say fetching in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛtʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfɛtʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FECH-ing.
What does fetching mean?
- Attractive; pleasant to regard.
- present participle and gerund of fetch How to pronounce fetch
- The act by which something is fetched.
Where does fetching come from?
From fetch + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with fetching
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Questions about saying fetching
How do you pronounce fetching?
Say FECH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fetching?
Fetching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FECH). Broken into parts: FECH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say fetching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛtʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfɛtʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.