How to Pronounce Notch

To pronounce "notch", say NOTCH — one syllable, IPA /nɒtʃ/. 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

/nɒtʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “notch”

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

Sounds exactly like: knoche — easy to mix up when writing.

What does notch mean?

noun

  1. A V-shaped cut.
  2. An indentation.

verb

  1. To cut a notch in (something).
  2. To record (a score or similar) by making notches on something.

    “The tribe's hunters notch their kills by notches on each's axe's handle.”

Synonyms

notch up

Words that rhyme with notch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crotchwatchclochebotchdeathwatchhopscotchtchotchkebutterscotchpotchsplotchstopwatchsauch

Related words

prickslitsnickscratchincisionpassnickdent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "notch"?▾

"Notch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "notch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "notch" is /nɒtʃ/.

What does "notch" mean?▾

Notch: A V-shaped cut.

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