How to Pronounce "witches"

word

/ˈwɪtʃəz/

WI-chuhz

/wˈɪtʃɪz/

WI-chiz

Definition

Witches are women who are believed, especially in stories and folklore, to have magical powers. The word can also be used in history for women accused of practicing magic.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈwɪtʃəz/

British English

/wˈɪtʃɪz/

Simplified Pronunciation

WI-chuhz

WI-chiz

Listen in Context

The witches in the story live in a dark forest.

People once feared witches in many villages.

The children dressed as witches for Halloween.

That movie makes the witches seem more funny than scary.