How to Pronounce Stanch

To pronounce "stanch", say STANCH — one syllable, IPA /stɑːnt͡ʃ/. 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

/stɑːnt͡ʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stanch”

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

What does stanch mean?

noun

  1. That which stanches or checks a flow.
  2. A floodgate by which water is accumulated, for floating a boat over a shallow part of a stream by its release.

verb

  1. To stop the flow of.

    “A small amount of cotton can be stuffed into the nose to stanch the flow of blood if necessary.”

  2. To cease, as the flowing of blood.

adjective

  1. Strong and tight; sound; firm.

    “a stanch ship”

  2. Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steadfast.

    “a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent”

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Words that rhyme with stanch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

avalancheranchtranchescranchcranchganchflanchlanch

Related words

haltstaunchstemstanchlystyllstraitstourstalely

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stanch"?▾

"Stanch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stanch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stanch" is /stɑːnt͡ʃ/.

What does "stanch" mean?▾

Stanch: That which stanches or checks a flow.

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