How to pronounce tench
Say it like TENCH. Tench is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TENCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tench pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TENCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of tench
American and British speakers say tench in essentially the same way: /tɛntʃ/ in the US and /tɛntʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TENCH.
What does tench mean?
- A species of freshwater game fish, Tinca tinca.
Where does tench come from?
From Middle English tenche, from Old French tenche, from Late Latin tinca.
Words that rhyme with tench
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tench.
Questions about saying tench
How do you pronounce tench?
Say TENCH. The American pronunciation is /tɛntʃ/. In British English it is /tɛntʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tench?
Tench is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TENCH.
Do Americans and Brits say tench the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛntʃ/ and the British form is /tɛntʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.