How to pronounce arches
Say it like AR-chuz. Arches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑrtʃəz/AR-chuz
UK British/ˈɑːtʃɪz/AH-chiz
- AR
- chuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arches
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-chiz.
What does arches mean?
noun
- plural of arch How to pronounce arch
- third-person singular simple present indicative of arch How to pronounce arch
Questions about saying arches
How do you pronounce arches?
Say AR-chuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arches?
Arches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · chuz.
Is arches pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːtʃɪz/ (AH-chiz).