How to pronounce torches
Say it like TOR-chiz. Torches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
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US American/ˈtɔrtʃɪz/TOR-chiz
UK British/ˈtɔːtʃɪz/TAW-chiz
- TOR
- chiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Torches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- chizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of torches
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-chiz.
What does torches mean?
noun
- plural of torch How to pronounce torch
- third-person singular simple present indicative of torch How to pronounce torch
Questions about saying torches
How do you pronounce torches?
Say TOR-chiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrtʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in torches?
Torches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · chiz.
Is torches pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɔːtʃɪz/ (TAW-chiz).