How to pronounce itchy
Say it like ICH-ee. Itchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ICH).
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- ICH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Itchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of itchy
American and British speakers say itchy in essentially the same way: /ˈɪtʃi/ in the US and /ˈɪtʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ICH-ee.
What does itchy mean?
- Characterized by itching. (of a condition)“an itchy rash”
- Feeling an itching sensation; feeling a need to be scratched. (of a person, animal or body part)“My nose always gets itchy the moment I put on my face mask.”
- Causing an itching sensation.“He refuses to wear the new sweater; he says it’s itchy.”
Where does itchy come from?
From Middle English *yicchy, *ȝicchi, from Old English ġiċċiġ (“itchy”), equivalent to itch + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with itchy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of itchy.
Questions about saying itchy
How do you pronounce itchy?
Say ICH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪtʃi/. In British English it is /ˈɪtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in itchy?
Itchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ICH). Broken into parts: ICH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say itchy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪtʃi/ and the British form is /ˈɪtʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.