How to pronounce nuthatch
Say it like NUHT-hach. Nuthatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT).
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- NUHT
- hach
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nuthatch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- hachGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nuthatch
American and British speakers say nuthatch in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌtˌhætʃ/ in the US and /ˈnʌtˌhætʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHT-hach.
What does nuthatch mean?
- Any of various small passerine birds from the genus Sitta, found throughout the northern hemisphere and noted for their unusual proclivity for climbing down trees head first.
Questions about saying nuthatch
How do you pronounce nuthatch?
Say NUHT-hach. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌtˌhætʃ/. In British English it is /ˈnʌtˌhætʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nuthatch?
Nuthatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT). Broken into parts: NUHT · hach.
Do Americans and Brits say nuthatch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌtˌhætʃ/ and the British form is /ˈnʌtˌhætʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.