How to pronounce hatchway
Say it like HACH-way. Hatchway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HACH).
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- HACH
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hatchway 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.
- wayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of hatchway
American and British speakers say hatchway in essentially the same way: /ˈhætʃweɪ/ in the US and /ˈhætʃweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HACH-way.
What does hatchway mean?
- A means of passing through a wall or floor, having a hatch (especially on a ship); a doorway with a hatch rather than a door.
Where does hatchway come from?
From hatch + way.
Questions about saying hatchway
How do you pronounce hatchway?
Say HACH-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈhætʃweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈhætʃweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hatchway?
Hatchway has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HACH). Broken into parts: HACH · way.
Do Americans and Brits say hatchway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhætʃweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈhætʃweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.