How to pronounce Natchez
Say it like NACH-ez. Natchez has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NACH).
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- NACH
- ez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Natchez pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Natchez
American and British speakers say Natchez in essentially the same way: /ˈnæˌtʃɛz/ in the US and /ˈnæˌtʃɛz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NACH-ez.
What does Natchez mean?
- a town in southwest Mississippi on the Mississippi River
Questions about saying Natchez
How do you pronounce Natchez?
Say NACH-ez. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæˌtʃɛz/. In British English it is /ˈnæˌtʃɛz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Natchez?
Natchez has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NACH). Broken into parts: NACH · ez.
Do Americans and Brits say Natchez the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæˌtʃɛz/ and the British form is /ˈnæˌtʃɛz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.