How to pronounce pitcher
Say it like PICH-er. Pitcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PICH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɪtʃɚ/PICH-er
UK British/ˈpɪtʃə/PICH-uh
- PICH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pitcher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pitcher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PICH-uh.
What does pitcher mean?
noun
- One who pitches (in any sense) anything“A tent pitcher”
- The player who delivers the ball to the batter.
- A drug dealer.
- A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids, with a spout or protruding lip and a handle; a water jug or jar with a large ear or handle.
- A tubular or cuplike appendage or expansion of the leaves of certain plants. See pitcher plant.
- Pronunciation spelling of picture, representing dialectal English.
Where does pitcher come from?
From pitch + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pitcher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pitcher.
Questions about saying pitcher
How do you pronounce pitcher?
Say PICH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪtʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pitcher?
Pitcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PICH). Broken into parts: PICH · er.
Is pitcher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɪtʃə/ (PICH-uh).