How to pronounce leaches
Say it like LEE-chiz. Leaches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- chiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leaches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- chizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leaches
American and British speakers say leaches in essentially the same way: /ˈlitʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈliːtʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-chiz.
What does leaches mean?
- plural of leach How to pronounce leach
- third-person singular simple present indicative of leach How to pronounce leach
Words that rhyme with leaches
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leaches.
Questions about saying leaches
How do you pronounce leaches?
Say LEE-chiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlitʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈliːtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leaches?
Leaches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · chiz.
Do Americans and Brits say leaches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlitʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈliːtʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.