How to pronounce rotchet
Say it like ROCH-it. Rotchet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROCH).
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US American/ˈrɑtʃɪt/ROCH-it
UK British/ˈrɒtʃɪt/ROCH-it
- ROCH
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotchet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rotchet
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROCH-it.
What does rotchet mean?
noun
- A fish, the European red gurnard (Chelidonichthys cuculus).
Questions about saying rotchet
How do you pronounce rotchet?
Say ROCH-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑtʃɪt/. In British English it is /ˈrɒtʃɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotchet?
Rotchet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROCH). Broken into parts: ROCH · it.
Is rotchet 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 /ˈrɒtʃɪt/ (ROCH-it).