How to pronounce watch

Say it like this: /ˈwɔt͡ʃ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈwɔt͡ʃ/
British/ˈwɒt͡ʃ/

What does watch mean?

nounA portable or wearable timepiece.

“He set the alarm on his watch to 8:00 am.”

The act of guarding and observing someone or something.

“shepherds keeping watch by night”

A particular time period when guarding is kept.

“The second watch of the night began at midnight.”

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

“I'm tired of watching TV.”

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

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

To mind, attend, or guard.

“Please watch my suitcase for a minute.”

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