How to pronounce hatchment
Say it like HACH-munt. Hatchment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HACH).
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- HACH
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hatchment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hatchment
American and British speakers say hatchment in essentially the same way: /ˈhætʃmənt/ in the US and /ˈhætʃmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HACH-munt.
What does hatchment mean?
- A display of the arms, supporters, crests, motto, etc of a deceased person, placed within a black lozenge and hung on a wall
Where does hatchment come from?
From Middle French hachement, a modification of Old French acesmement (“adornment”) (related to Italian accismare); not, as is often claimed, an alteration of achievement.
Words that rhyme with hatchment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hatchment.
Questions about saying hatchment
How do you pronounce hatchment?
Say HACH-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈhætʃmənt/. In British English it is /ˈhætʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hatchment?
Hatchment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HACH). Broken into parts: HACH · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say hatchment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhætʃmənt/ and the British form is /ˈhætʃmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.