How to pronounce watched
Say it like WAHCHT. Watched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WAHCHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watched pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHCHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of watched
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOCHT.
Other ways to say watched
Watched also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- WAWCHT /wɔtʃt/
What does watched mean?
- simple past and past participle of watch How to pronounce watch
- Monitored.
- Wearing a watch (a portable or wearable timepiece).
Words that rhyme with watched
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of watched.
Questions about saying watched
How do you pronounce watched?
Say WAHCHT. The American pronunciation is /wɑtʃt/. In British English it is /wɒtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watched?
Watched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WAHCHT.
Is watched 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 /wɒtʃt/ (WOCHT).