Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

catchup

/kˈætʃəp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.14 in modern English

Syllables: catchup
IPA: /kˈætʃəp/

16

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of ketchup.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Alternative spelling of catch-up.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

See ketchup § Etymology.

Usage

Inflected Forms

catchups (plural)

Rhymes With

matchup

Questions

How do you pronounce catchup?: The recorded pronunciation is /kˈætʃəp/.
What does catchup mean?: Alternative form of ketchup.
Where does catchup come from?: See ketchup § Etymology.

How to pronounce catchup

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