How to pronounce porch
Say it like PORCH. Porch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PORCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of porch
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAWCH.
What does porch mean?
- a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
Where does porch come from?
From Middle English porche, from Old French, from Latin porticus (“portico”).
Words that rhyme with porch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of porch.
Questions about saying porch
How do you pronounce porch?
Say PORCH. The American pronunciation is /pɔrtʃ/. In British English it is /pɔːtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porch?
Porch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PORCH.
Is porch 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 /pɔːtʃ/ (PAWCH).