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How to pronounce reach

reach
/riːtʃ/
1 syllable

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Reach, sound by sound

/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/tʃ/as in chairOne sound: “t” released straight into “sh”.

In a sentence

Go straight ahead until you reach the church.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce reach?

Reach is pronounced /riːtʃ/ in American English.

How many syllables are in reach?

Reach has 1 syllable.

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