How to Pronounce Itches

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɪtʃɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “itches”

"itches" has 2 syllables: itch-es. It rhymes with twitches and stitches, if that helps it stick.

What does itches mean?

noun

  1. A sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch.
  2. A constant teasing desire or want.

verb

  1. To feel itchy; to feel a need to be scratched.
  2. To have a constant, teasing urge; to feel strongly motivated; to want or desire something.

    “He started learning to drive and he has been itching for opportunities to practice ever since.”

Synonyms

yeukyuckyuik

Words that rhyme with itches

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twitchesstitchesnichesenrichesbritchesbitchespitchesditchesglitches

Related words

scratchruburgescabieslongingspiquesscratchesspades

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "itches"?▾

"Itches" has 2 syllables: itch · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "itches"?▾

The IPA transcription of "itches" is /ˈɪtʃɪz/.

What does "itches" mean?▾

Itches: A sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch.

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