How to Pronounce Roach

To pronounce "roach", say ROACH — one syllable, IPA /ɹəʊtʃ/. 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

/ɹəʊtʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “roach”

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

Sounds exactly like: roche, roache — easy to mix up when writing.

What does roach mean?

noun

  1. Certain members of the fish family Cyprinidae, including:

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Words that rhyme with roach

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

approachreproachencroachcoachpoachbroochcockroachrochestagecoachcaroche

Related words

cockroachbugrushcigarettebuttrochecreeperjoint

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roach"?▾

"Roach" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "roach"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roach" is /ɹəʊtʃ/.

What does "roach" mean?▾

Roach: Certain members of the fish family Cyprinidae, including:

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