How to pronounce stretched
Say it like STRECHT. Stretched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STRECHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stretched pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRECHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of stretched
American and British speakers say stretched in essentially the same way: /strɛtʃt/ in the US and /strɛtʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRECHT.
What does stretched mean?
- (of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching“well-stretched muscles are less susceptible to injury”
- extended or spread over a wide area or distance“broad fields lay stretched on both sides of us”
Questions about saying stretched
How do you pronounce stretched?
Say STRECHT. The American pronunciation is /strɛtʃt/. In British English it is /strɛtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stretched?
Stretched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STRECHT.
Do Americans and Brits say stretched the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /strɛtʃt/ and the British form is /strɛtʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.