How to Pronounce Ketchups

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

KETCH-ups

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💡 Tip for remembering “ketchups”

"ketchups" has 2 syllables: ketch-ups.

What does ketchups mean?

noun

  1. A tomato-vinegar-based sauce, sometimes containing spices, onion or garlic, and (especially in the US) sweeteners.
  2. Such a sauce more generally (not necessarily based on tomatoes).

    “fish ketchup; fruit ketchup; mushroom ketchup”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ketchups"?▾

"Ketchups" has 2 syllables: ketch · ups.

What does "ketchups" mean?▾

Ketchups: A tomato-vinegar-based sauce, sometimes containing spices, onion or garlic, and (especially in the US) sweeteners.

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