How to pronounce sasquatch
Say it like SAS-kwahch. Sasquatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAS).
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- SAS
- kwahch
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sasquatch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kwahchKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sasquatch
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SAS-kwoch.
What does sasquatch mean?
- A large hairy humanoid creature of western North America.
Where does sasquatch come from?
Borrowed from Halkomelem sásq’ets (“hairy man”).
Questions about saying sasquatch
How do you pronounce sasquatch?
Say SAS-kwahch. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæskwɑtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsæskwɒtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sasquatch?
Sasquatch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAS). Broken into parts: SAS · kwahch.
Is sasquatch 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 /ˈsæskwɒtʃ/ (SAS-kwoch).