How to pronounce satchel
Say it like SACH-ul. Satchel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SACH).
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- SACH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satchel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of satchel
American and British speakers say satchel in essentially the same way: /ˈsætʃəl/ in the US and /ˈsætʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SACH-ul.
What does satchel mean?
- A bag or case with one or two shoulder straps, especially used to carry books etc.
Where does satchel come from?
First recorded circa 1340 as Middle English sachel, from Old French sachel, from Late Latin saccellum (“money bag, purse”), a diminutive of Latin sacculus, itself a diminutive of saccus (“bag”).
Questions about saying satchel
How do you pronounce satchel?
Say SACH-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsætʃəl/. In British English it is /ˈsætʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satchel?
Satchel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SACH). Broken into parts: SACH · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say satchel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsætʃəl/ and the British form is /ˈsætʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.