How to pronounce pech
Say it like PEK. Pech is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pech pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pech
American and British speakers say pech in essentially the same way: /pɛk/ in the US and /pɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEK.
What does pech mean?
- To pant, to struggle for breath.
Where does pech come from?
Borrowed from Scots pech, apparently of imitative origin.
Words that rhyme with pech
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Words that sound like pech
Questions about saying pech
How do you pronounce pech?
Say PEK. The American pronunciation is /pɛk/. In British English it is /pɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pech?
Pech is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PEK.
Do Americans and Brits say pech the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛk/ and the British form is /pɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pech?
Pech sounds the same as peck in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.