How to pronounce fletch
Say it like FLECH. Fletch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLECH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fletch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fletch
American and British speakers say fletch in essentially the same way: /flɛtʃ/ in the US and /flɛtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLECH.
What does fletch mean?
- The vane toward the back of an arrow, used to stabilize the arrow during flight.
- A large boneless fillet of halibut, swordfish or tuna.
- To feather, as an arrow.
Where does fletch come from?
A modification of fledge (“to acquire feathers”) due to the influence of fletcher (“arrow-maker”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with fletch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fletch.
Questions about saying fletch
How do you pronounce fletch?
Say FLECH. The American pronunciation is /flɛtʃ/. In British English it is /flɛtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fletch?
Fletch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLECH.
Do Americans and Brits say fletch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flɛtʃ/ and the British form is /flɛtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.