How to pronounce lurches
Say it like LUR-chiz. Lurches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUR).
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US American/ˈlɝtʃɪz/LUR-chiz
UK British/ˈlɜːtʃɪz/LUR-chiz
- LUR
- chiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lurches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- chizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lurches
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUR-chiz.
What does lurches mean?
noun
- plural of lurch How to pronounce lurch
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lurch How to pronounce lurch
Questions about saying lurches
How do you pronounce lurches?
Say LUR-chiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɝtʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlɜːtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lurches?
Lurches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUR). Broken into parts: LUR · chiz.
Is lurches 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 /ˈlɜːtʃɪz/ (LUR-chiz).