How to pronounce sketch
Say it like SKECH. Sketch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKECH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sketch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sketch
American and British speakers say sketch in essentially the same way: /skɛtʃ/ in the US and /skɛtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKECH.
What does sketch mean?
- preliminary drawing for later elaboration“he made several studies before starting to paint”
- a brief literary description
- short descriptive summary (of events)
- make a sketch of“sketch the building”
- describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of“sketch the outline of the book”“outline his ideas”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with sketch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sketch.
Questions about saying sketch
How do you pronounce sketch?
Say SKECH. The American pronunciation is /skɛtʃ/. In British English it is /skɛtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sketch?
Sketch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKECH.
Do Americans and Brits say sketch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skɛtʃ/ and the British form is /skɛtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.