How to Pronounce Inches

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɪntʃɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inches”

"inches" has 2 syllables: inch-es. It rhymes with clinches and goldfinches, if that helps it stick.

What does inches 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.

noun

  1. A small island

Words that rhyme with inches

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clinchesgoldfinchesfinches

Related words

edgeincentimeterscentimetresfeetfingersmmhgpdas

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inches"?▾

"Inches" has 2 syllables: inch · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "inches"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inches" is /ˈɪntʃɪz/.

What does "inches" mean?▾

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

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