How to pronounce notch
Say it like NOCH. Notch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NOCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of notch
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOCH.
What does notch mean?
- a V-shaped indentation“mandibular notch”
- the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks“we got through the pass before it started to snow”
- a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface“there were four notches in the handle of his revolver”
- cut or make a notch into“notch the rope”
- notch a surface to record something
Where does notch come from?
Recorded since 1577, probably a rebracketing of an otch, from Middle French oche (“notch”), itself from the Old French verb ochier (“to notch”), of uncertain origin, but possibly related to French hocher and English nick (“small cut, notch”).
Words that rhyme with notch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of notch.
Questions about saying notch
How do you pronounce notch?
Say NOCH. The American pronunciation is /nɑtʃ/. In British English it is /nɒtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notch?
Notch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOCH.
Is notch pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /nɒtʃ/ (NOCH).