How to pronounce sketchy
Say it like SKECH-ee. Sketchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKECH).
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- SKECH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sketchy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sketchy
American and British speakers say sketchy in essentially the same way: /ˈskɛtʃi/ in the US and /ˈskɛtʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKECH-ee.
What does sketchy mean?
- Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.“The first draft included a sketchy design.”
- Not thorough or detailed.
- Resembling a comedy sketch, of sketch quality.
Where does sketchy come from?
From sketch + -y. Extension of "brief, imperfect, unfinished" notion.
Words that rhyme with sketchy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sketchy.
Questions about saying sketchy
How do you pronounce sketchy?
Say SKECH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɛtʃi/. In British English it is /ˈskɛtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sketchy?
Sketchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKECH). Broken into parts: SKECH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say sketchy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɛtʃi/ and the British form is /ˈskɛtʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.