How to Pronounce Starched

To pronounce "starched", say STARCH-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

STARCH-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “starched”

"starched" has 2 syllables: starch-ed. It rhymes with parched and marched, if that helps it stick.

What does starched mean?

verb

  1. To apply or treat with laundry starch, to create a hard, smooth surface.

    “She starched her blouses.”

adjective

  1. Of a garment: having had starch applied.
  2. Stiff, formal, rigid; prim and proper.

Words that rhyme with starched

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

parchedmarchedarched

Related words

amylumstifffreshlystarchycrispfarinaceousstarchlikeamyloid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "starched"?▾

"Starched" has 2 syllables: starch · ed.

What does "starched" mean?▾

Starched: To apply or treat with laundry starch, to create a hard, smooth surface.

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