How to Pronounce "switches"

word

/ˈswɪtʃəz/

SWI-chiz

/swˈɪtʃɪz/

SWI-chiz

Definition

Plural of 'switch'. Refers to devices that turn something on or off (like lights), or to acts of changing from one thing to another.

American English

/ˈswɪtʃəz/

British English

/swˈɪtʃɪz/

SWI-chiz

There are two switches on the wall next to the door.

The kitchen lights have separate switches.

She quickly switches between English and Spanish.

All the switches look the same, so it's easy to get confused.