How to pronounce itch
Say it like ICH. Itch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ICH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Itch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of itch
American and British speakers say itch in essentially the same way: /ɪtʃ/ in the US and /ɪtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ICH.
What does itch mean?
- To feel itchy; to feel a need to be scratched.
- To have a constant, teasing urge; to feel strongly motivated; to want or desire something.“He started learning to drive and he has been itching for opportunities to practice ever since.”
- To cause to feel an itch.
- A sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch said area.
- A constant teasing desire or want.
Where does itch come from?
From Middle English icche, ȝicche, from Old English ġiċċe (“itch”), from Proto-Germanic *jukjǭ (“itch”), of unknown origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with itch
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Questions about saying itch
How do you pronounce itch?
Say ICH. The American pronunciation is /ɪtʃ/. In British English it is /ɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in itch?
Itch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ICH.
Do Americans and Brits say itch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪtʃ/ and the British form is /ɪtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.