How to Pronounce Letch

To pronounce "letch", say LETCH — one syllable, IPA /lɛt͡ʃ/. 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

/lɛt͡ʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “letch”

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

Sounds exactly like: leche — easy to mix up when writing.

What does letch mean?

noun

  1. Strong desire; passion.
  2. A lecher.

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Words that rhyme with letch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kvetchfetchquetchsketchdretchstretchretchwretchfletchvetchhomestretchketch

Related words

willlistleachourdesyreaffectlingencelienlemanry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "letch"?▾

"Letch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "letch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "letch" is /lɛt͡ʃ/.

What does "letch" mean?▾

Letch: Strong desire; passion.

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