To pronounce "tetchy", say TETCHY — one syllable, IPA /ˈtɛtʃi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈtɛtʃi/
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"tetchy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sketchy and techy, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Tetchy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "tetchy" is /ˈtɛtʃi/.
Tetchy: Easily annoyed or irritated; peevish, testy or irascible.
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