How to Pronounce Poaching

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

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Syllables

8

Letters

POACH-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “poaching”

"poaching" has 2 syllables: poach-ing. It rhymes with approaching and encroaching, if that helps it stick.

What does poaching 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.

noun

  1. Illegal procurement of protected wildlife such as fish, game, logging, or plant collecting.

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Words that rhyme with poaching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

approachingencroachingcoachingbroaching

Related words

stewedcookedboiledhuntingunauthorizedpoacherswhalingtoothfishing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "poaching"?▾

"Poaching" has 2 syllables: poach · ing.

What does "poaching" mean?▾

Poaching: To cook something in simmering liquid.

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