How to Pronounce Reaches

To pronounce "reaches", say REACH-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹiːt͡ʃɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹiːt͡ʃɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reaches”

"reaches" has 2 syllables: reach-es. It rhymes with breeches and leeches, if that helps it stick.

What does reaches mean?

noun

  1. The act of stretching or extending; extension.
  2. The ability to reach or touch with the person, a limb, or something held or thrown.

    “The fruit is beyond my reach.”

verb

  1. To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).

    “He reached for a weapon that was on the table.”

  2. To give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another person; to hand over.

    “to reach one a book”

noun

  1. The extreme limits

    “If we look to the nether reaches of the list, we find some anomalies.”

Synonyms

contactget hold ofget in touch

Words that rhyme with reaches

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breechesleechesbeechespeachesspeechesbreachesleachesteachesbleachesimpeachesoverreachespreaches

Related words

stretchstriveachievepassattainaccomplish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reaches"?▾

"Reaches" has 2 syllables: reach · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "reaches"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reaches" is /ˈɹiːt͡ʃɪz/.

What does "reaches" mean?▾

Reaches: The act of stretching or extending; extension.

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