How to pronounce patching
Say it like PACH-ing. Patching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PACH).
- PACH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of patching
American and British speakers say patching in essentially the same way: /ˈpætʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpætʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PACH-ing.
What does patching mean?
Words that rhyme with patching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of patching.
Questions about saying patching
How do you pronounce patching?
Say PACH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpætʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patching?
Patching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PACH). Broken into parts: PACH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say patching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpætʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpætʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.