English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Catch Pronunciation
Catch is pronounced KACH, IPA /ˈkætʃ/.
KACH
US /ˈkætʃ/ · UK /ˈkætʃ/
Syllables: KACH (1 syllable)
verb and noun: To take hold of something moving, or a hidden drawback in an offer.
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Catch in a Sentence
- Catch the ball with both hands.
- We need to catch the half past eight.
- The deal sounds good, so what is the catch?
Common Mispronunciations of Catch
Not KASH
Close with the ch of church, which stops the air before releasing it. A plain sh keeps the air flowing and turns catch into cash.
Not KECH
The a here is the one in cat, although many speakers in England and the American south do say KECH. The spelling never changes.
Tip: One syllable, KACH. The past tense caught switches the vowel entirely, to KAWT.
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