How to pronounce trencher
Say it like TREN-cher. Trencher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREN).
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- TREN
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trencher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of trencher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TREN-chuh.
What does trencher mean?
- Someone who trenches; especially, one who cuts or digs ditches.
- A machine for digging trenches.
Where does trencher come from?
From Middle English trenchour, from Anglo-Norman trenchour and Old Northern French trencheor (French tranchoir), from trenchier (“to cut, to carve”).
Words that rhyme with trencher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trencher.
Questions about saying trencher
How do you pronounce trencher?
Say TREN-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛntʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛntʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trencher?
Trencher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREN). Broken into parts: TREN · cher.
Is trencher 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 /ˈtrɛntʃə/ (TREN-chuh).