How to pronounce haitch
Say it like HAYCH. Haitch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HAYCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haitch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of haitch
American and British speakers say haitch in essentially the same way: /heɪtʃ/ in the US and /heɪtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAYCH.
What does haitch mean?
- Alternative form of aitch.
Where does haitch come from?
Middle English aitch derives from Old French ache, from Vulgar Latin *acca, from Classical Latin ha.
Questions about saying haitch
How do you pronounce haitch?
Say HAYCH. The American pronunciation is /heɪtʃ/. In British English it is /heɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haitch?
Haitch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HAYCH.
Do Americans and Brits say haitch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /heɪtʃ/ and the British form is /heɪtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.