How to pronounce touchpad
Say it like TUHCH-pad. Touchpad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHCH).
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- TUHCH
- pad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Touchpad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- padGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of touchpad
American and British speakers say touchpad in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌtʃˌpæd/ in the US and /ˈtʌtʃˌpæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHCH-pad.
What does touchpad mean?
- A flat surface which is sensitive to touch, used mostly in laptop computers to control an on-screen cursor.
Where does touchpad come from?
From touch + pad.
Questions about saying touchpad
How do you pronounce touchpad?
Say TUHCH-pad. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌtʃˌpæd/. In British English it is /ˈtʌtʃˌpæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in touchpad?
Touchpad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHCH). Broken into parts: TUHCH · pad.
Do Americans and Brits say touchpad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌtʃˌpæd/ and the British form is /ˈtʌtʃˌpæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.