How to pronounce latching
Say it like LACH-ing. Latching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LACH).
- LACH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Latching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of latching
American and British speakers say latching in essentially the same way: /ˈlætʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlætʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LACH-ing.
What does latching mean?
- present participle and gerund of latch How to pronounce latch
- That latches.
- The act of fastening a latch.
- A loop or eye formed on the head rope of a bonnet, by which it is attached to the foot of a sail.
- The situation where one speaker's utterance immediately follows another speaker's utterance, without pause or overlap.
Words that rhyme with latching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of latching.
Questions about saying latching
How do you pronounce latching?
Say LACH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlætʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlætʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in latching?
Latching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LACH). Broken into parts: LACH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say latching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlætʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlætʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.