How to pronounce reaches
Say it like REE-chuz. Reaches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- chuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reaches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- chuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reaches
American and British speakers say reaches in essentially the same way: /ˈritʃəz/ in the US and /ˈriːtʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-chiz.
What does reaches mean?
- plural of reach How to pronounce reach
- The extreme limits“If we look to the nether reaches of the list, we find some anomalies.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reach How to pronounce reach
Questions about saying reaches
How do you pronounce reaches?
Say REE-chuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈritʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈriːtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reaches?
Reaches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · chuz.
Do Americans and Brits say reaches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈritʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈriːtʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.