How to pronounce aches
Say it like AYKS. Aches is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AYKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of aches
American and British speakers say aches in essentially the same way: /eɪks/ in the US and /eɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYKS.
What does aches mean?
- plural of ache How to pronounce ache
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ache How to pronounce ache
Words that rhyme with aches
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aches.
Questions about saying aches
How do you pronounce aches?
Say AYKS. The American pronunciation is /eɪks/. In British English it is /eɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aches?
Aches is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AYKS.
Do Americans and Brits say aches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪks/ and the British form is /eɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.