How to Pronounce "wenches"
word
ˈwɛntʃɪz
WEN-chiz
wˈɛntʃɪz
WEN-chiz
Definition
An old-fashioned and now mostly offensive word for a young woman, especially one working as a servant in an inn or tavern. Sometimes used humorously in stories set in the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛntʃɪz
British English
wˈɛntʃɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
The pirate captain called the serving girls his wenches.
In old stories, taverns were filled with wenches and travelers.
The play had actors dressed as wenches serving drinks.
At the Renaissance fair, people joke about the 'ale and wenches' like in medieval times.