How to pronounce hatchery
Say it like HACH-uh-ree. Hatchery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HACH).
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- HACH
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hatchery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hatchery
American and British speakers say hatchery in essentially the same way: /ˈhætʃəri/ in the US and /ˈhætʃəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: HACH-uh-ree.
What does hatchery mean?
- A (commercial) facility where eggs, especially those of fish or poultry, are hatched under artificial conditions.
- A place where something is fostered or nurtured; a nursery.
Where does hatchery come from?
From hatch (verb) + -ery (suffix denoting a place where an art, craft, or practice is carried out).
Questions about saying hatchery
How do you pronounce hatchery?
Say HACH-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈhætʃəri/. In British English it is /ˈhætʃəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hatchery?
Hatchery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HACH). Broken into parts: HACH · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say hatchery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhætʃəri/ and the British form is /ˈhætʃəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.