How to Pronounce Poached

To pronounce "poached", say POACH-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /pəʊtʃt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/pəʊtʃt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “poached”

"poached" has 2 syllables: poach-ed. It rhymes with approached and broached, if that helps it stick.

What does poached mean?

verb

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

verb

  1. To take game or fish illegally.
  2. To take anything illegally or unfairly.

adjective

  1. Cooked by poaching.
  2. Obtained by poaching.

Words that rhyme with poached

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

approachedbroachedcoachedencroachedroached

Related words

stewedcookedboiledstolenflownstolepriedrobbed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "poached"?▾

"Poached" has 2 syllables: poach · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "poached"?▾

The IPA transcription of "poached" is /pəʊtʃt/.

What does "poached" mean?▾

Poached: To cook something in simmering liquid.

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