How to Pronounce Winch

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/wɪntʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “winch”

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

What does winch mean?

noun

  1. A machine consisting of a drum on an axle, a friction brake or ratchet and pawl, and a crank handle or prime mover (often an electric or hydraulic motor), with or without gearing, to give increased mechanical advantage when hauling on a rope or cable.
  2. A hoisting machine used for loading or discharging cargo, or for hauling in lines. (FM 55-501).

verb

  1. To use a winch

    “Winch in those sails, lad!”

Words that rhyme with winch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flinchclinchpinchcinchinchsynchchinchgrinch

Related words

windlasscablehoistropeyarnwinchmancrabwrench

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "winch"?▾

"Winch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "winch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "winch" is /wɪntʃ/.

What does "winch" mean?▾

Winch: A machine consisting of a drum on an axle, a friction brake or ratchet and pawl, and a crank handle or prime mover (often an electric or hydraulic motor), with or without gearing, to give increased mechanical advantage when hauling on a rope or cable.

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