How to pronounce spycatcher
Say it like SPY-kach-er. Spycatcher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- kach
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spycatcher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kachGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of spycatcher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPY-kach-uh.
What does spycatcher mean?
- A person involved in counterespionage.
Where does spycatcher come from?
From spy + catcher.
Words that rhyme with spycatcher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spycatcher.
Questions about saying spycatcher
How do you pronounce spycatcher?
Say SPY-kach-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪˌkætʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪˌkætʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spycatcher?
Spycatcher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · kach · er.
Is spycatcher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈspaɪˌkætʃə/ (SPY-kach-uh).