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