How to pronounce wotcher
Say it like WOCH-uh. Wotcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOCH).
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- WOCH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wotcher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wotcher
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOCH-uh.
What does wotcher mean?
- A friendly greeting.
Where does wotcher come from?
19th c., corruption of what cheer.
Words that rhyme with wotcher
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Questions about saying wotcher
How do you pronounce wotcher?
Say WOCH-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑtʃə/. In British English it is /ˈwɒtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wotcher?
Wotcher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOCH). Broken into parts: WOCH · uh.
Is wotcher 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 /ˈwɒtʃə/ (WOCH-uh).