How to Pronounce Arches

To pronounce "arches", say ARCH-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɑːt͡ʃɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɑːt͡ʃɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “arches”

"arches" has 2 syllables: arch-es. It rhymes with parches and marches, if that helps it stick.

What does arches 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.

noun

  1. A chief.

Words that rhyme with arches

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

parchesmarchesstarches

Related words

archwayheadtopcurvearcbosschiefpatronising

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arches"?▾

"Arches" has 2 syllables: arch · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "arches"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arches" is /ˈɑːt͡ʃɪz/.

What does "arches" mean?▾

Arches: An inverted U shape.

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