English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Perched Pronunciation
Perched is pronounced PURCHT, IPA /ˈpɝtʃt/.
PURCHT
US /ˈpɝtʃt/ · UK /ˈpɜːtʃt/
Syllables: PURCHT (1 syllable)
verb (past tense of perch): Sat or rested on something narrow or high.
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Perched in a Sentence
- A heron perched on the far bank all morning.
- The village is perched above a steep gorge.
- She perched on the edge of the desk to read it.
Common Mispronunciations of Perched
Not PER-chid
No extra beat for the ed. English only adds one after a t or d sound, and a ch takes a plain t.
Not PAIRCHT
The er is the central vowel of her and bird. An air sound sends you towards parched, which means dried out.
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