How to Pronounce Stretch

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

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Syllable

7

Letters

/stɹɛtʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stretch”

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

What does stretch mean?

noun

  1. An act of stretching.

    “I was right in the middle of a stretch when the phone rang.”

  2. The ability to lengthen when pulled.

    “That rubber band has quite a bit of stretch.”

verb

  1. To lengthen by pulling.

    “I stretched the rubber band until it almost broke.”

  2. To lengthen when pulled.

    “The rubber band stretched almost to the breaking point.”

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Words that rhyme with stretch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kvetchfetchquetchsketchdretchletchretchwretchfletchvetchhomestretchketch

Related words

elongatereachreachingextendstretchinessstintunfolddilute

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stretch"?▾

"Stretch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stretch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stretch" is /stɹɛtʃ/.

What does "stretch" mean?▾

Stretch: An act of stretching.

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