How do you pronounce "latches"?

In American English: /ˈlætʃəz/ (LACH-uhz). In British English: /lˈatʃɪz/ (L). In Canadian English: /ˈlætʃəz/ (LACH-uhz). In Australian English: /lˈatʃɪz/ (L).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlætʃəz/ (LACH-uhz), while in British English it's /lˈatʃɪz/ (L).

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latches

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/ˈlætʃəz/

LACH-uhz

Syllable Breakdown

lætʃlatch·əzes

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