How to pronounce larch
Say it like LARCH. Larch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LARCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Larch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of larch
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAHCH.
What does larch mean?
- A coniferous tree, of genus Larix, having deciduous leaves in fascicles.
- Wood of the larch.
Words that rhyme with larch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of larch.
Questions about saying larch
How do you pronounce larch?
Say LARCH. The American pronunciation is /lɑrtʃ/. In British English it is /lɑːtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in larch?
Larch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LARCH.
Is larch pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /lɑːtʃ/ (LAHCH).