How to Pronounce Etched

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

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Letters

ETCH-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “etched”

"etched" has 2 syllables: etch-ed. It rhymes with farfetched and outstretched, if that helps it stick.

What does etched 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.

adjective

  1. Cut or dug into the surface as by etching.
  2. (of a muscle, body part or person) Toned and with a well-defined musculature.

Words that rhyme with etched

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

farfetchedoutstretchedtetchedstretchedfetchedsketchedretchedfletched

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "etched"?▾

"Etched" has 2 syllables: etch · ed.

What does "etched" mean?▾

Etched: 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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