How to pronounce branches
Say it like BRAN-chuz. Branches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAN).
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US American/ˈbræntʃəz/BRAN-chuz
UK British/ˈbrɑːntʃɪz/BRAHN-chiz
- BRAN
- chuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Branches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- chuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of branches
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BRAHN-chiz.
What does branches mean?
noun
- plural of branch How to pronounce branch
- third-person singular simple present indicative of branch How to pronounce branch
Questions about saying branches
How do you pronounce branches?
Say BRAN-chuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbræntʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈbrɑːntʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in branches?
Branches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAN). Broken into parts: BRAN · chuz.
Is branches pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈbrɑːntʃɪz/ (BRAHN-chiz).