How to pronounce catches
Say it like KACH-uz. Catches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KACH).
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- KACH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catches
American and British speakers say catches in essentially the same way: /ˈkætʃəz/ in the US and /ˈkætʃəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KACH-uz.
What does catches mean?
- plural of catch How to pronounce catch
- third-person singular simple present indicative of catch How to pronounce catch
Questions about saying catches
How do you pronounce catches?
Say KACH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈkætʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catches?
Catches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KACH). Broken into parts: KACH · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say catches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkætʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈkætʃəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.