How to pronounce pitchpole
Say it like PICH-pohl. Pitchpole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PICH).
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- PICH
- pohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pitchpole 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.
- pohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pitchpole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PICH-pohl.
What does pitchpole mean?
- To capsize end over end, as in heavy surf.“Pitchpoling is the most dangerous way a boat can capsize.”
Where does pitchpole come from?
From pitch + pole.
Questions about saying pitchpole
How do you pronounce pitchpole?
Say PICH-pohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪtʃpoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈpɪtʃpəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pitchpole?
Pitchpole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PICH). Broken into parts: PICH · pohl.
Is pitchpole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpɪtʃpəʊl/ (PICH-pohl).