How to pronounce poaching
Say it like POH-ching. Poaching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poaching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of poaching
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-ching.
What does poaching mean?
- present participle and gerund of poach How to pronounce poach
- Illegal procurement of protected wildlife such as fish, game, logging, or plant collecting.
Words that rhyme with poaching
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Questions about saying poaching
How do you pronounce poaching?
Say POH-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poaching?
Poaching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · ching.
Is poaching pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpəʊtʃɪŋ/ (POH-ching).