How to Pronounce Perch

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

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Letters

/pɜːtʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “perch”

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

What does perch mean?

noun

  1. Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
  2. Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:

noun

  1. A rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird
  2. A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.

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Words that rhyme with perch

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lurchsmirchresearchchurch

Related words

roostrodpolelightrestalightwalleyesalmon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perch"?▾

"Perch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "perch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perch" is /pɜːtʃ/.

What does "perch" mean?▾

Perch: Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.

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