How to Pronounce Botched

To pronounce "botched", say BOTCH-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BOTCH-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “botched”

"botched" has 2 syllables: botch-ed. It rhymes with scotched and notched, if that helps it stick.

What does botched mean?

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.

adjective

  1. Made or repaired in a clumsy or incompetent manner.

Synonyms

bodgebungledestroyruinspoilbungled

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Words that rhyme with botched

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scotchednotchedwatchedcrotchedsplotchedhopscotchedswatched

Related words

bungledunskilledfailedblewmisstitchedblundersomejacklegslipshod

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "botched"?▾

"Botched" has 2 syllables: botch · ed.

What does "botched" mean?▾

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

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