How to pronounce hotcha
Say it like HOCH-uh. Hotcha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOCH).
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- HOCH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hotcha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hotcha
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOCH-uh.
What does hotcha mean?
- Flashy, vivacious, attractive, desirable.
- Exciting, lively.
- Of or relating to a Harlem style of hot rhythm music, especially jazz.
- A musical composition in the hotcha style.
- An attractive young woman.
- An exclamation of excitement, delight or high approval.
Where does hotcha come from?
Fanciful extension of hot.
Words that rhyme with hotcha
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hotcha.
Questions about saying hotcha
How do you pronounce hotcha?
Say HOCH-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑtʃə/. In British English it is /ˈhɒtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hotcha?
Hotcha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOCH). Broken into parts: HOCH · uh.
Is hotcha pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈhɒtʃə/ (HOCH-uh).