How to Pronounce Wretch

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/ɹɛtʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wretch”

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

Sounds exactly like: retch — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wretch mean?

noun

  1. An unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person.
  2. An unpleasant, annoying, worthless, or despicable person.

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Words that rhyme with wretch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kvetchfetchquetchsketchdretchstretchletchretchfletchvetchhomestretchketch

Related words

miserablepitifulunfortunateunluckyfoolunhappyguttersnipevillain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wretch"?▾

"Wretch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wretch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wretch" is /ɹɛtʃ/.

What does "wretch" mean?▾

Wretch: An unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person.

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