How to pronounce gnatcatchers
Say it like NAT-kach-erz. Gnatcatchers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAT).
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- NAT
- kach
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnatcatchers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kachGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gnatcatchers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAT-kach-uz.
What does gnatcatchers mean?
- plural of gnatcatcher How to pronounce gnatcatcher
Questions about saying gnatcatchers
How do you pronounce gnatcatchers?
Say NAT-kach-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnætˌkætʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈnætˌkætʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnatcatchers?
Gnatcatchers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAT). Broken into parts: NAT · kach · erz.
Is gnatcatchers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnætˌkætʃəz/ (NAT-kach-uz).