How to Pronounce Rich

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɹɪt͡ʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rich”

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

Sounds exactly like: riche, ritch — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rich mean?

verb

  1. To enrich.
  2. To become rich.

adjective

  1. Wealthy: having a lot of money and possessions.
  2. Having an intense fatty or sugary flavour.

    “a rich dish; rich cream or soup; rich pastry”

Synonyms

wealthywell off

Antonyms

plainunformattedvanillacheapleanneedy

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Words that rhyme with rich

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pitchhitchbewitchkitschwitchbitchwhichenrichswitchstitchtwitchglitch

Related words

wealthywell-heeledaffluentwell-to-domoneyedprosperouswell-fixedwell-off

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rich"?▾

"Rich" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rich"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rich" is /ɹɪt͡ʃ/.

What does "rich" mean?▾

Rich: To enrich.

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