How do you pronounce "couches"?

In American English: /ˈkaʊtʃɪz/ (KOWCH-iz). In British English: /kˈaʊtʃɪz/ (K-owch). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌʊtʃɪz/ (KUH-uuch-iz). In Australian English: /kˈaʊtʃɪz/ (K-owch).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkaʊtʃɪz/ (KOWCH-iz), while in British English it's /kˈaʊtʃɪz/ (K-owch).

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couches

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/ˈkaʊtʃɪz/

KOWCH-iz

Syllable Breakdown

kaʊtʃcouch·ɪzes

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