How to pronounce notches
Say it like NOCH-uz. Notches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOCH).
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US American/ˈnɑtʃəz/NOCH-uz
UK British/ˈnɒtʃəz/NOCH-uz
- NOCH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notches 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of notches
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOCH-uz.
What does notches mean?
noun
- plural of notch How to pronounce notch
- third-person singular simple present indicative of notch How to pronounce notch
Questions about saying notches
How do you pronounce notches?
Say NOCH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑtʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈnɒtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notches?
Notches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOCH). Broken into parts: NOCH · uz.
Is notches 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 /ˈnɒtʃəz/ (NOCH-uz).