How to Pronounce Bach

To pronounce "bach", say BACH — one syllable, IPA /bɛtʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɛtʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bach”

"bach" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gawk and stock, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bock, bok, baack, boch — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bach mean?

noun

  1. (northern) A holiday home, usually small and near the beach, often with only one or two rooms and of simple construction.

verb

  1. To live apart from women, as during the period when a divorce is in progress. (Compare bachelor pad.)

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with bach

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockcockstalkshockblocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkflock

Related words

bachelorkarabakhritapetersonbusonigounodjahrbuchhut

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bach"?▾

"Bach" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bach"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bach" is /bɛtʃ/.

What does "bach" mean?▾

Bach: (northern) A holiday home, usually small and near the beach, often with only one or two rooms and of simple construction.

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