How to Pronounce Sketchy

To pronounce "sketchy", say SKETCHY — one syllable, IPA /ˈskɛtʃi/. 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

/ˈskɛtʃi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sketchy”

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

What does sketchy mean?

adjective

  1. Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.

    “The first draft included a sketchy design.”

  2. Resembling a comedy sketch, of sketch quality.

Synonyms

diceydodgyseedyshady

Words that rhyme with sketchy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tetchytechystretchyvetchyclechyketchieneccicapecimusumecipecciquecheevecci

Related words

uncompleteincompleteunelaboratedroughcrudetenuousshadowysuperficial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sketchy"?▾

"Sketchy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sketchy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sketchy" is /ˈskɛtʃi/.

What does "sketchy" mean?▾

Sketchy: Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.

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