How to Pronounce Bench

To pronounce "bench", say BENCH — one syllable, IPA /bɛntʃ/. 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

/bɛntʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bench”

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

What does bench mean?

noun

  1. A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.

    “They sat on a park bench and tossed bread crumbs to the ducks and pigeons.”

  2. The people who decide on the verdict; the judiciary.

    “They are awaiting a decision on the motion from the bench.”

verb

  1. To remove a player from play.

    “They benched him for the rest of the game because they thought he was injured.”

  2. To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily.

Synonyms

sideline

Words that rhyme with bench

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clenchwenchblenchentrenchdrenchfrenchstenchtrenchquenchretrenchworkbenchhench

Related words

workbenchterracejudiciarychairstoolbedbedroomporch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bench"?▾

"Bench" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bench"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bench" is /bɛntʃ/.

What does "bench" mean?▾

Bench: A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.

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