English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Stitch Pronunciation
Stitch is pronounced STICH, IPA /ˈstɪtʃ/.
STICH
US /ˈstɪtʃ/ · UK /ˈstɪtʃ/
Syllables: STICH (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A single loop of thread made by a needle, or a sharp pain in the side.
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Stitch in a Sentence
- One stitch has come undone at the cuff.
- She stitched the lining back in.
- He had to stop running because of a stitch.
Common Mispronunciations of Stitch
Not STEECH
Short i, as in sit. Stretched into ee the word drifts off towards speech.
Not STISH
The tch ending is the ch of church, with the tongue tip touching and then releasing. A plain sh leaves out that stop.
Tip: Stitches gains a beat: STI-chiz.
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