How to pronounce preaches
Say it like PREE-chiz. Preaches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- chiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preaches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- chizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preaches
American and British speakers say preaches in essentially the same way: /ˈpritʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈpriːtʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-chiz.
What does preaches mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of preach How to pronounce preach
Words that rhyme with preaches
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preaches.
Questions about saying preaches
How do you pronounce preaches?
Say PREE-chiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpritʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpriːtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preaches?
Preaches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · chiz.
Do Americans and Brits say preaches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpritʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈpriːtʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.