How to Pronounce "hatching"
word
ˈhætʃɪŋ
HATCH-ing
hˈætʃɪŋ
HATCH-ing
Definition
Hatching is when a young animal, like a bird or reptile, comes out of an egg. It can also refer to a drawing technique that uses many lines close together to show shade or texture.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhætʃɪŋ
British English
hˈætʃɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HATCH-ing
UK
HATCH-ing
Listen in Context
The chick is hatching from its egg.
We watched the turtles' hatching on the beach.
Careful hatching helps shading in drawings look realistic.
The hatching of the ducklings happened last night while we were asleep.