How to pronounce pitchforks
Say it like PICH-forks. Pitchforks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PICH).
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- PICH
- forks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pitchforks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- forksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pitchforks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PICH-fawks.
What does pitchforks mean?
- plural of pitchfork How to pronounce pitchfork
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pitchfork How to pronounce pitchfork
Questions about saying pitchforks
How do you pronounce pitchforks?
Say PICH-forks. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪtʃˌfɔrks/. In British English it is /ˈpɪtʃˌfɔːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pitchforks?
Pitchforks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PICH). Broken into parts: PICH · forks.
Is pitchforks 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 /ˈpɪtʃˌfɔːks/ (PICH-fawks).