How to Pronounce Winches

To pronounce "winches", say WINCH-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

WINCH-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “winches”

"winches" has 2 syllables: winch-es. It rhymes with bunches and cinches, if that helps it stick.

What does winches 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!”

verb

  1. To wince; to shrink
  2. To kick with impatience or uneasiness.

Words that rhyme with winches

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bunchescinchesscrunchespunchesflincheshuncheslyncheslunchesmunchesbrunchesfunches

Related words

windlasshoiststowropewrenchespulleysleversratchetshitches

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "winches"?▾

"Winches" has 2 syllables: winch · es.

What does "winches" mean?▾

Winches: 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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