How to pronounce tchotchke
Say it like CHOCH-kuh. Tchotchke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOCH).
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US American/ˈtʃɑtʃkə/CHOCH-kuh
UK British/ˈtʃɒtʃkə/CHOCH-kuh
- CHOCH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tchotchke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tchotchke
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: CHOCH-kuh.
What does tchotchke mean?
noun
- A small ornament of minor value; a knick-knack, a trinket.
- An attractive girl or woman.
Questions about saying tchotchke
How do you pronounce tchotchke?
Say CHOCH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑtʃkə/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɒtʃkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tchotchke?
Tchotchke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOCH). Broken into parts: CHOCH · kuh.
Is tchotchke pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtʃɒtʃkə/ (CHOCH-kuh).