Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

touch-up

/ˈtʌt͡ʃˌʌp/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.90 in modern English

Syllables: touch-up
IPA: /ˈtʌt͡ʃˌʌp/

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A slight correction or adjustment.

Example Sentences

"The frosting just needs a little touch-up to be smooth and even."

Etymology

Deverbal from touch up.

Inflected Forms

touch-ups (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce touch-up?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtʌt͡ʃˌʌp/.
What does touch-up mean?: A slight correction or adjustment.
Where does touch-up come from?: Deverbal from touch up.

How to pronounce touch-up

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “touch-up”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈtʌt͡ʃˌʌp/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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Repeat and practice — Say “touch-up” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.