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Catch: how to say it, spell it and use it

catch

/kætʃ/

Short answer

The English word catch is pronounced /kætʃ/. It is spelled C-A-T-C-H and has 5 letters. The -ing form is catching and the past form is caught.

Example sentence

I can catch the ball.

Key facts

English
catch
Pronunciation
/kætʃ/
-ing form
catching
Past form
caught
Spelling
C-A-T-C-H
Number of letters
5
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How do you pronounce catch?

Catch is pronounced /kætʃ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell catch?

Catch is spelled C-A-T-C-H. It has 5 letters.

What is the past form of catch?

The past form of catch is caught. The -ing form is catching.

How do you use catch in a sentence?

For example: I can catch the ball.

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