How to pronounce tetchy
Say it like TECH-ee. Tetchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TECH).
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- TECH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetchy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tetchy
American and British speakers say tetchy in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛtʃi/ in the US and /ˈtɛtʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TECH-ee.
What does tetchy mean?
- Synonym of touchy: easily annoyed or irritated, peevish, testy, irascible; also (figurative) extremely sensitive, difficult to manage, use, or work.
Where does tetchy come from?
Also variously derived from English tetch (“tantrum, fit of anger”); from Scots tache (“blotch, fault”); from Middle English tatch (“blemish”) &c.
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Words that rhyme with tetchy
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Questions about saying tetchy
How do you pronounce tetchy?
Say TECH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛtʃi/. In British English it is /ˈtɛtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetchy?
Tetchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TECH). Broken into parts: TECH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tetchy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛtʃi/ and the British form is /ˈtɛtʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.