How to pronounce rutch
Say it like RUUCH. Rutch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RUUCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rutch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUUCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of rutch
American and British speakers say rutch in essentially the same way: /rʊtʃ/ in the US and /rʊtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUUCH.
What does rutch mean?
- To squirm; to move around frequently.
Where does rutch come from?
Partly from German rutschen (“slide”), partly (especially in Pennsylvania Dutch English) from Pennsylvania German rutsche (“slide; move around frequently”), and partly (especially in Amish use) from Plautdietsch rutschen (“slide”).
Words that rhyme with rutch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rutch.
Questions about saying rutch
How do you pronounce rutch?
Say RUUCH. The American pronunciation is /rʊtʃ/. In British English it is /rʊtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rutch?
Rutch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RUUCH.
Do Americans and Brits say rutch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rʊtʃ/ and the British form is /rʊtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.