How to pronounce ditches
Say it like DICH-uz. Ditches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DICH).
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- DICH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ditches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DICHSay 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 ditches
American and British speakers say ditches in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪtʃəz/ in the US and /ˈdɪtʃəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DICH-uz.
What does ditches mean?
- plural of ditch How to pronounce ditch
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ditch How to pronounce ditch
Words that rhyme with ditches
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ditches.
Questions about saying ditches
How do you pronounce ditches?
Say DICH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪtʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈdɪtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ditches?
Ditches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DICH). Broken into parts: DICH · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say ditches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪtʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈdɪtʃəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.