How to Pronounce Etching

To pronounce "etching", say ETCH-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈetʃ.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈetʃ.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “etching”

"etching" has 2 syllables: etch-ing.

What does etching 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.

noun

  1. The art of producing an image from a metal plate into which an image or text has been etched with acid.
  2. The image created by this process.

Related words

engravingprintmakingcarvingprintingprintrecordedlogocorrosion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "etching"?▾

"Etching" has 2 syllables: etch · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "etching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "etching" is /ˈetʃ.ɪŋ/.

What does "etching" mean?▾

Etching: 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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