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