How to Pronounce Trench

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

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Letters

/tɹɛntʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “trench”

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

What does trench mean?

noun

  1. A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.
  2. A narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces.

verb

  1. (usually followed by upon) To invade, especially with regard to the rights or the exclusive authority of another; to encroach.
  2. (infantry) To excavate an elongated pit for protection of soldiers and or equipment, usually perpendicular to the line of sight toward the enemy.

Words that rhyme with trench

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clenchwenchblenchentrenchdrenchfrenchstenchbenchquenchretrenchworkbenchhench

Related words

ditchentrenchimpingeencroachfosseholepitexcavation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trench"?▾

"Trench" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "trench"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trench" is /tɹɛntʃ/.

What does "trench" mean?▾

Trench: A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.

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