How to pronounce hatchel
Say it like HACH-ul. Hatchel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HACH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hatchel. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HACH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hatchel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hatchel
American and British speakers say hatchel in essentially the same way: /ˈhætʃəl/ in the US and /ˈhætʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HACH-ul.
What does hatchel mean?
- A comb used to separate flax fibers.
- To separate (flax fibers) with a hatchel, or comb.
Where does hatchel come from?
From Middle English hechele, of West Germanic origin, related to the root of hook.
Words that rhyme with hatchel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hatchel.
Questions about saying hatchel
How do you pronounce hatchel?
Say HACH-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhætʃəl/. In British English it is /ˈhætʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hatchel?
Hatchel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HACH). Broken into parts: HACH · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say hatchel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhætʃəl/ and the British form is /ˈhætʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.