How to Pronounce Witch

To pronounce "witch", say WITCH — one syllable, IPA /wɪtʃ/. 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

/wɪtʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “witch”

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

Sounds exactly like: which, wich — easy to mix up when writing.

What does witch mean?

noun

  1. A person who practices witchcraft; a woman or man who practices witchcraft.
  2. An ugly or unpleasant woman.

    “I hate that old witch.”

verb

  1. To practise witchcraft.
  2. To bewitch.

Synonyms

sorceresswizardesssorcererwarlockwizard

Words that rhyme with witch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pitchrichhitchbewitchkitschbitchwhichenrichswitchstitchtwitchglitch

Related words

hagenchantresscronebeldameglamourbewitchenchanthex

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "witch"?▾

"Witch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "witch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "witch" is /wɪtʃ/.

What does "witch" mean?▾

Witch: A person who practices witchcraft; a woman or man who practices witchcraft.

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