How to pronounce latches
Say it like LACH-uz. Latches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LACH).
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- LACH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Latches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of latches
American and British speakers say latches in essentially the same way: /ˈlætʃəz/ in the US and /ˈlætʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LACH-iz.
What does latches mean?
- plural of latch How to pronounce latch“The guard made sure all the latches were secure.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of latch How to pronounce latch
Questions about saying latches
How do you pronounce latches?
Say LACH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlætʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈlætʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in latches?
Latches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LACH). Broken into parts: LACH · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say latches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlætʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈlætʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.