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