How to pronounce ketch
Say it like KECH. Ketch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KECH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ketch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ketch
American and British speakers say ketch in essentially the same way: /kɛtʃ/ in the US and /kɛtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KECH.
What does ketch mean?
- A fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with two masts, main and mizzen, the mizzen being stepped forward of the rudder post.
- Pronunciation spelling of catch.
- To hang.
Where does ketch come from?
From Middle English catche, from cacchen (“to catch”).
Words that rhyme with ketch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ketch.
Questions about saying ketch
How do you pronounce ketch?
Say KECH. The American pronunciation is /kɛtʃ/. In British English it is /kɛtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ketch?
Ketch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KECH.
Do Americans and Brits say ketch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɛtʃ/ and the British form is /kɛtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.