how to pronounce ouch

/ˈaʊtʃ/

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ouch is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of ouch in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… you get hurt don't say ouch go or I …”

meanings of ouch

interjection:

A reply to an insult seen as savage (frequently one that is tongue-in-cheek or joking).
An expression in sympathy at another's pain.
Expressing surprise at the high price of something.
An expression of disappointment.
An expression of one's own physical pain.

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