How to pronounce roaches
Say it like ROH-chiz. Roaches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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US American/ˈroʊtʃɪz/ROH-chiz
UK British/ˈrəʊtʃɪz/ROH-chiz
- ROH
- chiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roaches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- chizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of roaches
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-chiz.
What does roaches mean?
noun
- plural of roach How to pronounce roach
- third-person singular simple present indicative of roach How to pronounce roach
Questions about saying roaches
How do you pronounce roaches?
Say ROH-chiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊtʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roaches?
Roaches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · chiz.
Is roaches pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrəʊtʃɪz/ (ROH-chiz).