How to Pronounce Botches

To pronounce "botches", say BOTCH-es — 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-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “botches”

"botches" has 2 syllables: botch-es. It rhymes with splotches and watches, if that helps it stick.

What does botches 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.

noun

  1. A tumour or other malignant swelling.
  2. A case or outbreak of boils or sores.

Synonyms

bodgebungledestroyruinspoil

Words that rhyme with botches

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

splotcheswatchescrotchesnotchesscotchesclochesswatchesbochesstopwatches

Related words

bungleblunderboo-booblooperfumbleflub

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "botches"?▾

"Botches" has 2 syllables: botch · es.

What does "botches" mean?▾

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

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