How to pronounce patchy
Say it like PACH-ee. Patchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PACH).
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- PACH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patchy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of patchy
American and British speakers say patchy in essentially the same way: /ˈpætʃi/ in the US and /ˈpætʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PACH-ee.
What does patchy mean?
- Full of, or covered with, patches; abounding in patches.
- Not constant or continuous; intermittent or uneven.“patchy clouds”
Where does patchy come from?
From patch + -y.
Words that rhyme with patchy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of patchy.
Questions about saying patchy
How do you pronounce patchy?
Say PACH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætʃi/. In British English it is /ˈpætʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patchy?
Patchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PACH). Broken into parts: PACH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say patchy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpætʃi/ and the British form is /ˈpætʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.