How to pronounce letch
Say it like LECH. Letch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LECH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Letch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of letch
American and British speakers say letch in essentially the same way: /lɛtʃ/ in the US and /lɛtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LECH.
What does letch mean?
- A lecher.
- Alternative form of lech (“to behave lecherously”).
- A stream or pool in boggy land.
Words that rhyme with letch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of letch.
Questions about saying letch
How do you pronounce letch?
Say LECH. The American pronunciation is /lɛtʃ/. In British English it is /lɛtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in letch?
Letch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LECH.
Do Americans and Brits say letch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɛtʃ/ and the British form is /lɛtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.