How to Pronounce Preached

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/priːt͡ʃt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “preached”

"preached" has 2 syllables: preach-ed. It rhymes with bleached and breached, if that helps it stick.

What does preached mean?

verb

  1. To give a sermon.

    “A learned local Muslim used to preach in the small mosque every Friday.”

  2. To proclaim by public discourse; to utter in a sermon or a formal religious harangue.

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Words that rhyme with preached

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bleachedbreachedreachedpleachedbeseechedimpeachedleechedscreechedbeachedbreechedoverreachedpeached

Related words

advocateprophesyadvocatedpropagatedpublicizedproclaimedexpoundedlectured

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preached"?▾

"Preached" has 2 syllables: preach · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "preached"?▾

The IPA transcription of "preached" is /priːt͡ʃt/.

What does "preached" mean?▾

Preached: To give a sermon.

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