How to Pronounce Botch

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

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Letters

/bɒt͡ʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “botch”

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

Sounds exactly like: boche — easy to mix up when writing.

What does botch mean?

noun

  1. An action, job, or task that has been performed very badly; a ruined, defective, or clumsy piece of work.
  2. A patch put on, or a part of a garment patched or mended in a clumsy manner.

verb

  1. To perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner; to make a mess of something

    “A botched haircut seems to take forever to grow out.”

  2. To do something without skill, without care, or clumsily.

Synonyms

bodgebungledestroyruinspoil

Words that rhyme with botch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crotchwatchnotchclochedeathwatchhopscotchtchotchkebutterscotchpotchsplotchstopwatchsauch

Related words

bungleblunderboo-booblooperfumbleflub

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "botch"?▾

"Botch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "botch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "botch" is /bɒt͡ʃ/.

What does "botch" mean?▾

Botch: An action, job, or task that has been performed very badly; a ruined, defective, or clumsy piece of work.

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