How to Pronounce Branches

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbɹæntʃɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “branches”

"branches" has 2 syllables: branch-es. It rhymes with avalanches and blanches, if that helps it stick.

What does branches mean?

noun

  1. The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.
  2. Any of the parts of something that divides like the branch of a tree.

    “the branch of an antler, a chandelier, or a railway”

verb

  1. To arise from the trunk or a larger branch of a tree.
  2. To produce branches.

Synonyms

boughtillowtwig

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Words that rhyme with branches

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avalanchesblanchesranches

Related words

offshootoutgrowthforklegarmramifysubdivisionoffset

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "branches"?▾

"Branches" has 2 syllables: branch · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "branches"?▾

The IPA transcription of "branches" is /ˈbɹæntʃɪz/.

What does "branches" mean?▾

Branches: The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.

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