How to Pronounce Porch

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

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Letters

/pɔːtʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “porch”

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

What does porch mean?

noun

  1. A covered and enclosed entrance to a building, whether taken from the interior, and forming a sort of vestibule within the main wall, or projecting without and with a separate roof.
  2. A portico; a covered walk.

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Words that rhyme with porch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scorchtorchblowtorchdortchfoertsch

Related words

penthouseverandaterracedeckstoopbalconydoorwayfloor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "porch"?▾

"Porch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "porch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "porch" is /pɔːtʃ/.

What does "porch" mean?▾

Porch: A covered and enclosed entrance to a building, whether taken from the interior, and forming a sort of vestibule within the main wall, or projecting without and with a separate roof.

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