How to pronounce pitchy
Say it like PICH-ee. Pitchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PICH).
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- PICH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pitchy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pitchy
American and British speakers say pitchy in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪtʃi/ in the US and /ˈpɪtʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PICH-ee.
What does pitchy mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling pitch.
- Very dark black; pitch-black.
- Off pitch; out of tune.
Where does pitchy come from?
From Middle English pycchy, pychy, equivalent to pitch + -y.
Words that rhyme with pitchy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pitchy.
Questions about saying pitchy
How do you pronounce pitchy?
Say PICH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪtʃi/. In British English it is /ˈpɪtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pitchy?
Pitchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PICH). Broken into parts: PICH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say pitchy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪtʃi/ and the British form is /ˈpɪtʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.