How to Pronounce Fetching

To pronounce "fetching", say FETCH-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɛtʃɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfɛtʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fetching”

"fetching" has 2 syllables: fetch-ing. It rhymes with retching and stretching, if that helps it stick.

What does fetching mean?

verb

  1. To retrieve; to bear towards; to go and get.
  2. To obtain as price or equivalent; to sell for.

    “If you put some new tyres on it, and clean it up a bit, the car should fetch about $5,000”

adjective

  1. Attractive; pleasant to regard.

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Words that rhyme with fetching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

retchingstretchingsketchingfletching

Related words

attractivetakingwinningfindgettingseekingsearchinggaining

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fetching"?▾

"Fetching" has 2 syllables: fetch · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "fetching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fetching" is /ˈfɛtʃɪŋ/.

What does "fetching" mean?▾

Fetching: To retrieve; to bear towards; to go and get.

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