How to Pronounce Trenches

To pronounce "trenches", say TRENCH-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹɛnt͡ʃɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtɹɛnt͡ʃɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “trenches”

"trenches" has 2 syllables: trench-es. It rhymes with wrenches and drenches, if that helps it stick.

What does trenches 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.

noun

  1. The front line of any field of endeavor, as the line of scrimmage in American football, patrol duty for a policeman.

Words that rhyme with trenches

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wrenchesdrenchesbenchesclenchesquenchesentrenchesstenches

Related words

ditchentrenchimpingeencroachguttersfrontgravescuts

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trenches"?▾

"Trenches" has 2 syllables: trench · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "trenches"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trenches" is /ˈtɹɛnt͡ʃɪz/.

What does "trenches" mean?▾

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

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