How to pronounce sketched
Say it like SKECHT. Sketched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKECHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sketched pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKECHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sketched
American and British speakers say sketched in essentially the same way: /skɛtʃt/ in the US and /skɛtʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKECHT.
What does sketched mean?
- simple past and past participle of sketch How to pronounce sketch
Words that rhyme with sketched
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sketched.
Questions about saying sketched
How do you pronounce sketched?
Say SKECHT. The American pronunciation is /skɛtʃt/. In British English it is /skɛtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sketched?
Sketched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKECHT.
Do Americans and Brits say sketched the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skɛtʃt/ and the British form is /skɛtʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.