How to pronounce gotcha
Say it like GAH-chuh. Gotcha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAH).
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- GAH
- chuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gotcha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gotcha
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOCH-uh.
What does gotcha mean?
- I understand you or what you said.“Gotcha! You just want me to stay here for now.”
- I got you by surprise (indicating a successful trick or prank).“Gotcha! You never noticed the whoopie cushion!”
- I caught (uncovered) you (as when successfully bringing someone to reckoning or effecting some form of retribution).“Gotcha! What do you think you're doing, sneaking around in here?”
- A potential problem or source of trouble.“Review the work thoroughly and make sure there are no gotchas.”
- A feature of a system or a program that works in the way it is documented but is counter-intuitive and almost invites mistake or non-function.
- An instance of publicly tricking someone or exposing them to ridicule, especially by means of an elaborate deception.“gotcha question”
Where does gotcha come from?
From got + -cha.
Words that rhyme with gotcha
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gotcha.
Questions about saying gotcha
How do you pronounce gotcha?
Say GAH-chuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑtʃə/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gotcha?
Gotcha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAH). Broken into parts: GAH · chuh.
Is gotcha pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɡɒtʃə/ (GOCH-uh).