How to pronounce stitch
Say it like STICH. Stitch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STICH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stitch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stitch
American and British speakers say stitch in essentially the same way: /stɪtʃ/ in the US and /stɪtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STICH.
What does stitch mean?
- a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
- a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running
- fasten by sewing; do needlework
Where does stitch come from?
Cognate with Dutch steek (“prick, stitch”), German Stich (“a prick, piercing, stitch”), Old English stician (“to stick, stab, pierce, prick”).
Words that rhyme with stitch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stitch.
Questions about saying stitch
How do you pronounce stitch?
Say STICH. The American pronunciation is /stɪtʃ/. In British English it is /stɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stitch?
Stitch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STICH.
Do Americans and Brits say stitch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stɪtʃ/ and the British form is /stɪtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.