How to pronounce touched
Say it like TUHCHT. Touched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TUHCHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Touched pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHCHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of touched
American and British speakers say touched in essentially the same way: /tʌtʃt/ in the US and /tʌtʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHCHT.
What does touched mean?
- having come into contact
- being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion“too moved to speak”“very touched by the stranger's kindness”
- slightly insane
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying touched
How do you pronounce touched?
Say TUHCHT. The American pronunciation is /tʌtʃt/. In British English it is /tʌtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in touched?
Touched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TUHCHT.
Do Americans and Brits say touched the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʌtʃt/ and the British form is /tʌtʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.