How to pronounce latchkey
Say it like LACH-kee. Latchkey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LACH).
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- LACH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Latchkey 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.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of latchkey
American and British speakers say latchkey in essentially the same way: /ˈlætʃˌki/ in the US and /ˈlætʃˌkiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: LACH-kee.
What does latchkey mean?
- A key, especially to an outside door.
- Pertaining to unsupervised children in afterschool care contexts.
- To open something by means of a latchkey.
Where does latchkey come from?
From latch + key.
Questions about saying latchkey
How do you pronounce latchkey?
Say LACH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlætʃˌki/. In British English it is /ˈlætʃˌkiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in latchkey?
Latchkey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LACH). Broken into parts: LACH · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say latchkey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlætʃˌki/ and the British form is /ˈlætʃˌkiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.