How to pronounce itches
Say it like ICH-uz. Itches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ICH).
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- ICH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Itches 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of itches
American and British speakers say itches in essentially the same way: /ˈɪtʃəz/ in the US and /ˈɪtʃəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ICH-uz.
What does itches mean?
- plural of itch How to pronounce itch
- third-person singular simple present indicative of itch How to pronounce itch
Words that rhyme with itches
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of itches.
Questions about saying itches
How do you pronounce itches?
Say ICH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪtʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈɪtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in itches?
Itches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ICH). Broken into parts: ICH · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say itches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪtʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈɪtʃəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.