How to Pronounce Etch

To pronounce "etch", say ETCH — one syllable, IPA /ɛtʃ/. 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

/ɛtʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “etch”

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

What does etch mean?

verb

  1. To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern. Best known as a technique for creating printing plates, but also used for decoration on metal, and, in modern industry, to make circuit boards.
  2. To engrave a surface.

Words that rhyme with etch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kvetchfetchquetchsketchdretchstretchletchretchwretchfletchvetchhomestretch

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "etch"?▾

"Etch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "etch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "etch" is /ɛtʃ/.

What does "etch" mean?▾

Etch: To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern. Best known as a technique for creating printing plates, but also used for decoration on metal, and, in modern industry, to make circuit boards.

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