How to Pronounce Thatch

To pronounce "thatch", say THATCH — one syllable, IPA /θætʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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1

Syllable

6

Letters

/θætʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thatch”

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

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

What does thatch mean?

noun

  1. Straw, rushes, or similar, used for making or covering the roofs of buildings, or of stacks of hay or grain.
  2. Any of several kinds of palm, the leaves of which are used for thatching.

Synonyms

haulm

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Words that rhyme with thatch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dispatchbatchsnatchscratchmatchpatchcatchhatchbachelatchattachslatch

Related words

blackbeardteachstubbleniparickstackthack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thatch"?▾

"Thatch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thatch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thatch" is /θætʃ/.

What does "thatch" mean?▾

Thatch: Straw, rushes, or similar, used for making or covering the roofs of buildings, or of stacks of hay or grain.

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