How to pronounce scotched
Say it like SKOCHT. Scotched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKOCHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scotched pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOCHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of scotched
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKOCHT.
What does scotched mean?
- simple past and past participle of scotch How to pronounce scotch
Words that rhyme with scotched
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scotched.
Questions about saying scotched
How do you pronounce scotched?
Say SKOCHT. The American pronunciation is /skɑtʃt/. In British English it is /skɒtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scotched?
Scotched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKOCHT.
Is scotched 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 /skɒtʃt/ (SKOCHT).