How do you pronounce "aitches"?

In American English: /ˈeɪtʃᵻz/ (AYCHᵻZ). In British English: /ˈeɪtʃɪz/ (AYCH-iz). In Canadian English: /ˈeɪtʃᵻz/ (AYCHᵻZ). In Australian English: /ˈeɪtʃɪz/ (AYCH-iz).

Is "aitches" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈeɪtʃᵻz/ (AYCHᵻZ), while in British English it's /ˈeɪtʃɪz/ (AYCH-iz).

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aitches

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/ˈeɪtʃᵻz/

AYCHᵻZ

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eɪtʃᵻzaitches

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Last updated: 2026-02-12