How to pronounce britches
Say it like BRICH-uz. Britches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRICH).
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- BRICH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Britches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of britches
American and British speakers say britches in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɪtʃəz/ in the US and /ˈbrɪtʃəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRICH-uz.
What does britches mean?
- Alternative form of breeches (pants, trousers).
- The roe of cod.
Where does britches come from?
An alteration of breeches (“trousers, pantaloons”) in use since at least the 18th century in Britain and British colonies.
Words that rhyme with britches
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of britches.
Questions about saying britches
How do you pronounce britches?
Say BRICH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪtʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in britches?
Britches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRICH). Broken into parts: BRICH · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say britches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɪtʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈbrɪtʃəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.