"Crotching" is a verb that is spelled with the letters "c-r-o-t-c-h-i-n-g". The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈkrɑtʃɪŋ/. The first syllable "crotch" is pronounced with a long "o" sound and the "t" is silent. The second syllable "ing" is pronounced with a nasal sound of "ĩ". This word means to perch, sit or squat on the crotch of a tree or a ledge. It is commonly used in outdoor activities like rock climbing and hiking.