How to pronounce "stretch"

stretch

Sports & Recreation
American
/strɛtʃ/

Syllable Breakdown

stretch

How natives say stretch

British
/strɛtʃ/

Syllable Breakdown

stretch

How natives say stretch

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'st' as in 'stop'.

  • Follow with 'retch', keeping the 'e' short like in 'best'.

  • Finish with the 'ch' sound as in 'watch'.

Common Mistakes

  • s-ter-etch (adding an extra syllable)

  • stra-tch (incorrect vowel sound)

  • streek (confusing 'ch' sound)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'st' as in 'star'.

  • Follow with 'retch', make sure 'e' is short and 't' is clear.

  • Finish by pronouncing 'ch' as in 'church'.

common mistakes

  • s-ter-etch (adding an extra syllable)

  • stratch (changing 'ch' to 'tch')

  • streek (confusing 'ch' sound)

FAQ

Why is 'e' pronounced short?

It is a short vowel as in 'bet'.

Is 'ch' like in 'cheese'?

Yes, it's the same 'ch' sound.

Is there one syllable?

Yes, 'stretch' is just one syllable.

Definition

stretch

To make something longer or looser by pulling it.

Word Family

stretcher

/ˈstrɛtʃər/

noun

A device for carrying injured

Example: They brought a stretcher.

stretchy

/ˈstrɛtʃi/

adjective

Able to be stretched

Example: This fabric is stretchy.

stretched

/strɛtʃt/

verb

Made long by pulling

Example: She stretched her limbs.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Stretcher has two syllables vs. one in stretch.

Stretchy has 'i' sound, adding a syllable.

Stretched ends with a 't' sound, unlike 'stretch'.

Pro Tips

Keep it short

Remember that 'stretch' is only one syllable.

Focus on 'ch'

The 'ch' should sound like 'church' or 'cheese'.

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