How to Pronounce Tranche

To pronounce "tranche", say TRANCH-e — 2 syllables, IPA /tɹɑːnʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/tɹɑːnʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tranche”

"tranche" has 2 syllables: tranch-e. It rhymes with stanch and avalanche, if that helps it stick.

What does tranche mean?

noun

  1. A slice, section or portion.
  2. A distinct subdivision of a single policyholder's benefits, typically relating to separate premium increments.

verb

  1. To divide into tranches.

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Words that rhyme with tranche

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stanchavalancheranchscranchcranchganchflanchlanch

Related words

segmentsectionfractionchunkpiecepartphasequota

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tranche"?▾

"Tranche" has 2 syllables: tranch · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tranche"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tranche" is /tɹɑːnʃ/.

What does "tranche" mean?▾

Tranche: A slice, section or portion.

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