How to Pronounce Crotchet

To pronounce "crotchet", say CROTCH-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɒtʃ.ɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɹɒtʃ.ɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crotchet”

"crotchet" has 2 syllables: crotch-et. It rhymes with rochet and hotchpot, if that helps it stick.

What does crotchet mean?

verb

  1. To make (a piece of) needlework using a hooked needle; to make interlocking loops of thread.

noun

  1. A musical note one beat long in 4/4 time.
  2. A sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook

verb

  1. To play music in measured time

Synonyms

quarter note

Words that rhyme with crotchet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rochethotchpotrotchetrochatwatchet

Related words

queernessquirkquirkinessoddityhookmongershemidemisemiquaversemiquaver

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crotchet"?▾

"Crotchet" has 2 syllables: crotch · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "crotchet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crotchet" is /ˈkɹɒtʃ.ɪt/.

What does "crotchet" mean?▾

Crotchet: To make (a piece of) needlework using a hooked needle; to make interlocking loops of thread.

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