How to pronounce porches
Say it like POR-chuz. Porches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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US American/ˈpɔrtʃəz/POR-chuz
UK British/ˈpɔːtʃəz/PAW-chuz
- POR
- chuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- chuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of porches
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-chuz.
What does porches mean?
noun
- plural of porch How to pronounce porch
Questions about saying porches
How do you pronounce porches?
Say POR-chuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrtʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porches?
Porches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · chuz.
Is porches 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 /ˈpɔːtʃəz/ (PAW-chuz).