How to Pronounce Latch

To pronounce "latch", say LATCH — one syllable, IPA /lætʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/lætʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “latch”

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

Sounds exactly like: lache, lach, latsch — easy to mix up when writing.

What does latch mean?

verb

  1. To close or lock as if with a latch.
  2. To catch; lay hold of.

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Words that rhyme with latch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dispatchbatchsnatchscratchmatchpatchcatchhatchthatchbacheattachslatch

Related words

barredboltedfastfastenedlockedsecuredlockingfastener

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "latch"?▾

"Latch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "latch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "latch" is /lætʃ/.

What does "latch" mean?▾

Latch: To close or lock as if with a latch.

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