How to Pronounce Arch

To pronounce "arch", say ARCH — one syllable, IPA /ɑːt͡ʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɑːt͡ʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “arch”

"arch" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with starch and parch, if that helps it stick.

What does arch mean?

noun

  1. An inverted U shape.
  2. An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.

verb

  1. To form into an arch shape

    “The cat arched its back”

  2. To cover with an arch or arches.

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Words that rhyme with arch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

starchparchcornstarchdemarchearch-

Related words

archwayheadtopcurvearcbosschiefpatronising

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arch"?▾

"Arch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "arch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arch" is /ɑːt͡ʃ/.

What does "arch" mean?▾

Arch: An inverted U shape.

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