How to pronounce each
Say it like EECH. Each is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/itʃ/EECH
UK British/iːtʃ/EECH
- EECH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Each pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of each
American and British speakers say each in essentially the same way: /itʃ/ in the US and /iːtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EECH.
What does each mean?
determiner
- All; every; qualifying a singular noun, indicating all examples of the thing so named seen as individual or separate items (compare every).“Make sure you wash each bowl well.”
- For one; apiece; per.“The apples cost 50 cents each.”
- Individually; separately; used in a sentence with a plural subject to indicate that the action or state described by the verb applies to all members of the described group individually, rather than collectively to the entire group.“We ordered half a chicken each, but we each got a whole one.”
- Every one/thing individually or one by one.“I'm going to give each of you a chance to win.”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- to each one
- for each one
- from each one
- apiece
Words that rhyme with each
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of each.
Questions about saying each
How do you pronounce each?
Say EECH. The American pronunciation is /itʃ/. In British English it is /iːtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in each?
Each is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: EECH.
Do Americans and Brits say each the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /itʃ/ and the British form is /iːtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.