How to pronounce leeches
Say it like LEE-chiz. Leeches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- chiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leeches 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 leeches
American and British speakers say leeches in essentially the same way: /ˈlitʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈliːtʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-chiz.
What does leeches mean?
- plural of leech How to pronounce leech
- third-person singular simple present indicative of leech How to pronounce leech
Words that rhyme with leeches
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leeches.
Questions about saying leeches
How do you pronounce leeches?
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 leeches?
Leeches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · chiz.
Do Americans and Brits say leeches 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.