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