How to Pronounce Birches

To pronounce "birches", say BIRCH-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

BIRCH-es

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"birches" has 2 syllables: birch-es. It rhymes with researches and searches, if that helps it stick.

noun

Any of various trees of the genus Betula, native to countries in the Northern Hemisphere.
A hard wood taken from the birch tree, typically used to make furniture.

verb

To punish with a stick, bundle of twigs, or rod made of birch wood.
To punish as though one were using a stick, bundle of twigs, or rod made of birch wood.

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "birches"?▾

"Birches" has 2 syllables: birch · es.

What does "birches" mean?▾

Birches: Any of various trees of the genus Betula, native to countries in the Northern Hemisphere.

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