How to Pronounce Filch

To pronounce "filch", say FILCH — one syllable, IPA /fɪltʃ/. 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

/fɪltʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “filch”

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

What does filch mean?

noun

  1. Something which has been filched or stolen.
  2. An act of filching; larceny, theft.

verb

  1. To illegally take possession of (especially items of low value); to pilfer, to steal.

    “Hey, someone filched my wallet!”

Synonyms

larcenytheftfilcherpilfererthief

Words that rhyme with filch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zilchpilchmilch

Related words

pilferpurloinnobblesneakswipeliftpinchabstract

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "filch"?▾

"Filch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "filch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "filch" is /fɪltʃ/.

What does "filch" mean?▾

Filch: Something which has been filched or stolen.

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