How to pronounce reaching
Say it like REE-ching. Reaching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reaching 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.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reaching
American and British speakers say reaching in essentially the same way: /ˈritʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-ching.
What does reaching mean?
- the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
- accomplishment of an objective
Where does reaching come from?
From Middle English reching, rechyng, recchinge, rechand, from Old English *rǣċende and reċċende (“reaching”), from Proto-Germanic *raikijandz, present participle of *raikijaną (“to stretch, reach”) and Proto-Germanic *rakjandz, present par
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with reaching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reaching.
Questions about saying reaching
How do you pronounce reaching?
Say REE-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈritʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reaching?
Reaching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · ching.
Do Americans and Brits say reaching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈritʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.