How to Pronounce Watched

To pronounce "watched", say WATCH-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /wɒtʃt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/wɒtʃt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “watched”

"watched" has 2 syllables: watch-ed. It rhymes with botched and scotched, if that helps it stick.

What does watched mean?

verb

  1. To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

    “I'm tired of watching TV.”

  2. To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention.

    “Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens.”

Antonyms

ignore

Words that rhyme with watched

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

botchedscotchednotchedcrotchedsplotchedhopscotchedswatched

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "watched"?▾

"Watched" has 2 syllables: watch · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "watched"?▾

The IPA transcription of "watched" is /wɒtʃt/.

What does "watched" mean?▾

Watched: To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

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