How to Pronounce Catchy

To pronounce "catchy", say CATCHY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkætʃi/. 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

/ˈkætʃi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “catchy”

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

What does catchy mean?

adjective

  1. Instantly appealing and memorable (of a tune or phrase).
  2. Tending to catch or ensnare; entangling.

    “a catchy question”

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Words that rhyme with catchy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apachepatchytachyscratchycachibrachybrachy-pachysnatchytracheaetachy-pachy-

Related words

appealingtrickyharddifficultattention-gettingprettyeye-catchingnice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "catchy"?▾

"Catchy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "catchy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "catchy" is /ˈkætʃi/.

What does "catchy" mean?▾

Catchy: Instantly appealing and memorable (of a tune or phrase).

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