How to pronounce stretches
Say it like STRECH-uz. Stretches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRECH).
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- STRECH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stretches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stretches
American and British speakers say stretches in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɛtʃəz/ in the US and /ˈstrɛtʃəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRECH-uz.
What does stretches mean?
- plural of stretch How to pronounce stretch
- third-person singular simple present indicative of stretch How to pronounce stretch
Questions about saying stretches
How do you pronounce stretches?
Say STRECH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɛtʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈstrɛtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stretches?
Stretches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRECH). Broken into parts: STRECH · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say stretches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɛtʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈstrɛtʃəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.