How to Pronounce Sketch

To pronounce "sketch", say SKETCH — one syllable, IPA /skɛtʃ/. 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

/skɛtʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sketch”

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

What does sketch mean?

noun

  1. A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.
  2. A rough design, plan, or draft, as a rough draft of a book.

verb

  1. To make a brief, basic drawing.

    “I usually sketch with a pen rather than a pencil.”

  2. To describe briefly and with very few details.

    “He sketched the accident, sticking to the facts as they had happened.”

adjective

  1. Sketchy, shady, questionable.

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Words that rhyme with sketch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kvetchfetchquetchdretchstretchletchretchwretchfletchvetchhomestretchketch

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sketch"?▾

"Sketch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sketch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sketch" is /skɛtʃ/.

What does "sketch" mean?▾

Sketch: A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.

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