How to Pronounce Inch

To pronounce "inch", say INCH — one syllable, IPA /ɪntʃ/. 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

/ɪntʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “inch”

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

What does inch mean?

noun

  1. A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot, or exactly 2.54 centimetres.
  2. The amount of water which would cover a surface to the depth of an inch, used as a measurement of rainfall.

verb

  1. (followed by a preposition) To advance very slowly, or by a small amount (in a particular direction).

    “Fearful of falling, he inched along the window ledge.”

  2. To drive by inches, or small degrees.

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Words that rhyme with inch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flinchclinchpinchcinchsynchchinchgrinchminchlinch

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inch"?▾

"Inch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "inch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inch" is /ɪntʃ/.

What does "inch" mean?▾

Inch: A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot, or exactly 2.54 centimetres.

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