How to pronounce riches
Say it like RICH-uz. Riches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RICH).
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- RICH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of riches
American and British speakers say riches in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪtʃəz/ in the US and /ˈrɪtʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RICH-iz.
What does riches mean?
- an abundance of material possessions and resources
Where does riches come from?
From Middle English riches, plural of riche (“power, wealth”), from Old English rīċe (“power, authority, dominion”).
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Words that rhyme with riches
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Questions about saying riches
How do you pronounce riches?
Say RICH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪtʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈrɪtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riches?
Riches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RICH). Broken into parts: RICH · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say riches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪtʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈrɪtʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.