How to pronounce breech
Say it like BREECH. Breech is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BREECH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breech pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BREECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of breech
American and British speakers say breech in essentially the same way: /britʃ/ in the US and /briːtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BREECH.
What does breech mean?
- The part of a cannon or other firearm behind the chamber.
- The external angle of knee timber, the inside of which is called the throat.
- A breech birth.
- With the hips coming out before the head.
- Born, or having been born, breech.
Where does breech come from?
From Middle English breche, from Old English brēċ, from Proto-Germanic *brōkiz pl, from Proto-Germanic *brōks (“clothing for loins and thighs”).
Words that rhyme with breech
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of breech.
Words that sound like breech
Questions about saying breech
How do you pronounce breech?
Say BREECH. The American pronunciation is /britʃ/. In British English it is /briːtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breech?
Breech is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BREECH.
Do Americans and Brits say breech the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /britʃ/ and the British form is /briːtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as breech?
Breech sounds the same as breach in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.