How to pronounce stitches
Say it like STICH-iz. Stitches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STICH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce stitches. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STICH
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stitches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stitches
American and British speakers say stitches in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪtʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈstɪtʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STICH-iz.
What does stitches mean?
- plural of stitch How to pronounce stitch
- third-person singular simple present indicative of stitch How to pronounce stitch
Questions about saying stitches
How do you pronounce stitches?
Say STICH-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪtʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈstɪtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stitches?
Stitches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STICH). Broken into parts: STICH · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say stitches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪtʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈstɪtʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.