How to pronounce potch
Say it like POCH. Potch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/pɑtʃ/POCH
UK British/pɒtʃ/POCH
- POCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Potch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of potch
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POCH.
What does potch mean?
noun
- A type of rough opal without color, and therefore not worth selling.
- To bleach rags in paper-making.
- A slap or spank. Alternative spellings include patsh, potsh.
Words that rhyme with potch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of potch.
Questions about saying potch
How do you pronounce potch?
Say POCH. The American pronunciation is /pɑtʃ/. In British English it is /pɒtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in potch?
Potch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POCH.
Is potch pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /pɒtʃ/ (POCH).