How to pronounce flatch
Say it like FLACH. Flatch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- FLACH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flatch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of flatch
American and British speakers say flatch in essentially the same way: /flætʃ/ in the US and /flætʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLACH.
What does flatch mean?
- Half
- A halfpenny.
- A counterfeit half-crown.
Where does flatch come from?
Phonetic spelling of the backslang for half (with /tʃ/ substituted for the /h/).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ha'penny
Words that rhyme with flatch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flatch.
Questions about saying flatch
How do you pronounce flatch?
Say FLACH. The American pronunciation is /flætʃ/. In British English it is /flætʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flatch?
Flatch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLACH.
Do Americans and Brits say flatch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flætʃ/ and the British form is /flætʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.