How to Pronounce Poach

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

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Letters

/ˈpoʊtʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “poach”

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

What does poach mean?

noun

  1. The act of cooking in simmering liquid.

verb

  1. To cook something in simmering liquid.
  2. To be cooked in simmering liquid

Words that rhyme with poach

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

approachreproachencroachcoachbroochcockroachrochestagecoachcaroche

Related words

stewedcookedboiledtrampleswipestealpotchsimmer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "poach"?▾

"Poach" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "poach"?▾

The IPA transcription of "poach" is /ˈpoʊtʃ/.

What does "poach" mean?▾

Poach: The act of cooking in simmering liquid.

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