How to Pronounce Watch

To pronounce "watch", say WATCH — one syllable, IPA /wɒt͡ʃ/. 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

/wɒt͡ʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “watch”

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

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

What does watch mean?

noun

  1. A portable or wearable timepiece.

    “More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets.”

  2. The act of guarding and observing someone or something.

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Words that rhyme with watch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crotchnotchclochebotchdeathwatchhopscotchtchotchkebutterscotchpotchsplotchstopwatchsauch

Related words

pickettickersentrylookoutsentineldeterminescoutcatch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "watch"?▾

"Watch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "watch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "watch" is /wɒt͡ʃ/.

What does "watch" mean?▾

Watch: A portable or wearable timepiece.

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