How to Pronounce Ache

To pronounce "ache", say ACH-e — 2 syllables, IPA /eɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/eɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ache”

"ache" has 2 syllables: ach-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ake — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ache mean?

noun

  1. Continued dull pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain.

verb

  1. To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.
  2. To cause someone or something to suffer pain.

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Words that rhyme with ache

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ache"?▾

"Ache" has 2 syllables: ach · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ache"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ache" is /eɪk/.

What does "ache" mean?▾

Ache: Continued dull pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain.

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