How to Pronounce Touche

To pronounce "touche", say TOUCH-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtuʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

touche

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtuʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “touche”

"touche" has 2 syllables: touch-e. It rhymes with whoosh and swoosh, if that helps it stick.

What does touche mean?

interjection

  1. An acknowledgement of a hit.
  2. An acknowledgement of the validity, appropriateness or superiority of an opponent's argument or statement in a discussion.

Words that rhyme with touche

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

whooshswooshdouchesquooshsmooshwooshfooshdushrueschcarmouchelarouchelellouche

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "touche"?▾

"Touche" has 2 syllables: touch · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "touche"?▾

The IPA transcription of "touche" is /ˈtuʃ/.

What does "touche" mean?▾

Touche: An acknowledgement of a hit.

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