To pronounce "wretches", say WRETCH-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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WRETCH-es
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"wretches" has 2 syllables: wretch-es. It rhymes with stretches and fetches, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: retches — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Wretches" has 2 syllables: wretch · es.
Wretches: An unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person.
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