How to Pronounce Stench

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/stɛntʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stench”

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

What does stench mean?

noun

  1. A strong foul smell; a stink.
  2. A foul quality.

    “the stench of political corruption”

verb

  1. To cause to emit a disagreeable odour; to cause to stink.
  2. To stanch.

Synonyms

pongstink

Antonyms

aromafragranceperfume

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Words that rhyme with stench

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clenchwenchblenchentrenchdrenchfrenchtrenchbenchquenchretrenchworkbenchhench

Related words

reekstinkmalodorfetormalodourfoetorodourodor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stench"?▾

"Stench" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stench"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stench" is /stɛntʃ/.

What does "stench" mean?▾

Stench: A strong foul smell; a stink.

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