How to pronounce quetsch
Say it like KWECH. Quetsch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWECH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quetsch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of quetsch
American and British speakers say quetsch in essentially the same way: /kwɛtʃ/ in the US and /kwɛtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWECH.
What does quetsch mean?
- A dark-skinned variety of plum.
- A liqueur made from the fruit.
Where does quetsch come from?
From French quetsche, from Lorraine German Quetsche (standard German Zwetschge), ultimately from Latin damascēna.
Words that rhyme with quetsch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quetsch.
Questions about saying quetsch
How do you pronounce quetsch?
Say KWECH. The American pronunciation is /kwɛtʃ/. In British English it is /kwɛtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quetsch?
Quetsch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWECH.
Do Americans and Brits say quetsch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɛtʃ/ and the British form is /kwɛtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.