How to Pronounce Ketch

To pronounce "ketch", say KETCH — one syllable, IPA /kɛtʃ/. 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

/kɛtʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ketch”

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

What does ketch mean?

noun

  1. A fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with two masts, main and mizzen, the mizzen being stepped forward of the rudder post.

Words that rhyme with ketch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kvetchfetchquetchsketchdretchstretchletchretchwretchfletchvetchhomestretch

Related words

saickitebarquebrigspankerbrigantinepaviliontopsail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ketch"?▾

"Ketch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ketch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ketch" is /kɛtʃ/.

What does "ketch" mean?▾

Ketch: A fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with two masts, main and mizzen, the mizzen being stepped forward of the rudder post.

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