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