How to pronounce scotches
Say it like SKOCH-iz. Scotches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOCH).
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US American/ˈskɑtʃɪz/SKOCH-iz
UK British/ˈskɒtʃɪz/SKOCH-iz
- SKOCH
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scotches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scotches
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKOCH-iz.
What does scotches mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of scotch How to pronounce scotch
- plural of scotch How to pronounce scotch
Questions about saying scotches
How do you pronounce scotches?
Say SKOCH-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɑtʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈskɒtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scotches?
Scotches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOCH). Broken into parts: SKOCH · iz.
Is scotches 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 /ˈskɒtʃɪz/ (SKOCH-iz).