How to pronounce coaches
Say it like KOH-chiz. Coaches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊtʃɪz/KOH-chiz
UK British/ˈkəʊtʃɪz/KOH-chiz
- KOH
- chiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coaches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- chizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coaches
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-chiz.
What does coaches mean?
noun
- plural of coach How to pronounce coach
- third-person singular simple present indicative of coach How to pronounce coach
Questions about saying coaches
How do you pronounce coaches?
Say KOH-chiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coaches?
Coaches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · chiz.
Is coaches pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊtʃɪz/ (KOH-chiz).