How to pronounce watchnight
Say it like WAHCH-nyte. Watchnight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHCH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɑtʃnaɪt/WAHCH-nyte
UK British/ˈwɒtʃnaɪt/WOCH-nyte
- WAHCH
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watchnight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of watchnight
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOCH-nyte.
What does watchnight mean?
noun
- A religious service involving a review of the past year and preparation for the year ahead participated in by Methodists and members of other Christian denominations which usually starts late on New Year's Eve and ends after midnight on New Year's Day; hence, the night that begins on December 31 and
- Any religious or spiritual vigil.
- A night watchman.
Where does watchnight come from?
From watch + night.
Questions about saying watchnight
How do you pronounce watchnight?
Say WAHCH-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑtʃnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈwɒtʃnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watchnight?
Watchnight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHCH). Broken into parts: WAHCH · nyte.
Is watchnight 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 /ˈwɒtʃnaɪt/ (WOCH-nyte).