To pronounce "touchiest", say TOUCH-iest — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"touchiest" has 2 syllables: touch-iest. It rhymes with itchiest and bitchiest, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“It is an extremely touchy situation, with everybody's patience wearing thin.”
“He can be very touchy when you talk about his cat, so be as tactful as possible.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Touchiest" has 2 syllables: touch · iest.
Touchiest: (of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.
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