How to Pronounce Perched

To pronounce "perched", say PERCH-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PERCH-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “perched”

"perched" has 2 syllables: perch-ed. It rhymes with lurched and smirched, if that helps it stick.

What does perched mean?

verb

  1. To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.

    “The macaw was perched on Jim's shoulder.”

  2. To stay in an elevated position.

adjective

  1. Situated as if balancing above something.

Words that rhyme with perched

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lurchedsmirchedresearchedchurchedsearchedbirched

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perched"?▾

"Perched" has 2 syllables: perch · ed.

What does "perched" mean?▾

Perched: To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.

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