How to pronounce wench
Say it like WENCH. Wench is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WENCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wench pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WENCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of wench
American and British speakers say wench in essentially the same way: /wɛntʃ/ in the US and /wɛntʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WENCH.
What does wench mean?
- informal terms for a (young) woman
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with wench
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wench.
Questions about saying wench
How do you pronounce wench?
Say WENCH. The American pronunciation is /wɛntʃ/. In British English it is /wɛntʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wench?
Wench is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WENCH.
Do Americans and Brits say wench the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɛntʃ/ and the British form is /wɛntʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.