English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Reach Pronunciation
Reach is pronounced REECH, IPA /ˈritʃ/.
REECH
US /ˈritʃ/ · UK /ˈriːtʃ/
Syllables: REECH (1 syllable)
verb and noun: To stretch out and touch or get to something, or the distance something extends.
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Reach in a Sentence
- Can you reach the top shelf?
- The parcel should reach you by Thursday.
- The tools were kept out of reach of the children.
Common Mispronunciations of Reach
Not RICH
The vowel is the long ee of read. A short i turns it into rich.
Not REESH
The ending stops the air before releasing it, giving ch rather than the smooth sh of fresh.
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