How to pronounce sketches
Say it like SKECH-uz. Sketches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKECH).
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- SKECH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sketches 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sketches
American and British speakers say sketches in essentially the same way: /ˈskɛtʃəz/ in the US and /ˈskɛtʃəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKECH-uz.
What does sketches mean?
- plural of sketch How to pronounce sketch
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sketch How to pronounce sketch
Questions about saying sketches
How do you pronounce sketches?
Say SKECH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɛtʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈskɛtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sketches?
Sketches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKECH). Broken into parts: SKECH · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say sketches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɛtʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈskɛtʃəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.