How to pronounce tetchily
Say it like TECH-ih-lee. Tetchily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TECH).
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- TECH
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetchily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tetchily
American and British speakers say tetchily in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛtʃɪli/ in the US and /ˈtɛtʃɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TECH-ih-lee.
What does tetchily mean?
- In an annoyed or irritated manner.
Where does tetchily come from?
From tetchy + -ly.
Questions about saying tetchily
How do you pronounce tetchily?
Say TECH-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛtʃɪli/. In British English it is /ˈtɛtʃɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetchily?
Tetchily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TECH). Broken into parts: TECH · ih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say tetchily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛtʃɪli/ and the British form is /ˈtɛtʃɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.