How to Pronounce Watchnight

To pronounce "watchnight", say WATCHN-ight — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɒtʃnaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈwɒtʃnaɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “watchnight”

"watchnight" has 2 syllables: watchn-ight.

What does watchnight mean?

noun

  1. A monthly or quarterly religious service participated in by Methodists which extended past midnight.
  2. A religious service involving a review of the past year and preparation for the year ahead participated in by Methodists and members of other Christian denominations which starts late on New Year's Eve and ends after midnight on New Year's Day; hence, the night that begins on December 31 and ends on January 1.

Related words

nocturnuhtsongmidweektenebraevespersnonesproperordinary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "watchnight"?▾

"Watchnight" has 2 syllables: watchn · ight.

What is the IPA transcription of "watchnight"?▾

The IPA transcription of "watchnight" is /ˈwɒtʃnaɪt/.

What does "watchnight" mean?▾

Watchnight: A monthly or quarterly religious service participated in by Methodists which extended past midnight.

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