How to pronounce perches
Say it like PUR-chiz. Perches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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US American/ˈpɝtʃɪz/PUR-chiz
UK British/ˈpɜːtʃɪz/PUR-chiz
- PUR
- chiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay 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 perches
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-chiz.
What does perches mean?
noun
- plural of perch How to pronounce perch
- third-person singular simple present indicative of perch How to pronounce perch
Questions about saying perches
How do you pronounce perches?
Say PUR-chiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝtʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perches?
Perches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · chiz.
Is perches 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 /ˈpɜːtʃɪz/ (PUR-chiz).