How to pronounce pitched
Say it like PICHT. Pitched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PICHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pitched pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PICHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pitched
American and British speakers say pitched in essentially the same way: /pɪtʃt/ in the US and /pɪtʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PICHT.
What does pitched mean?
- (of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form“high-pitched”
- set at a slant“a pitched rather than a flat roof”
Words that rhyme with pitched
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pitched.
Questions about saying pitched
How do you pronounce pitched?
Say PICHT. The American pronunciation is /pɪtʃt/. In British English it is /pɪtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pitched?
Pitched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PICHT.
Do Americans and Brits say pitched the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪtʃt/ and the British form is /pɪtʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.