How to pronounce hotchpotch
Say it like HOCH-poch. Hotchpotch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOCH).
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- HOCH
- poch
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hotchpotch 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.
- pochKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hotchpotch
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOCH-poch.
What does hotchpotch mean?
- The blending together of property so as to achieve equal division, especially in the case of divorce or intestacy.
- Alternative form of hodgepodge (“miscellaneous collection”).
- Alternative form of hodgepodge (“mixture of ingredients”).
Where does hotchpotch come from?
From French hochepot, from hocher (“to shake”) + pot (“pot”); of Dutch or German origin.
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Questions about saying hotchpotch
How do you pronounce hotchpotch?
Say HOCH-poch. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑtʃpɑtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒtʃpɒtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hotchpotch?
Hotchpotch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOCH). Broken into parts: HOCH · poch.
Is hotchpotch 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 /ˈhɒtʃpɒtʃ/ (HOCH-poch).