How to Pronounce "retches"
word
ˈrɛtʃɪz
RET-chez
ɹɪtʃˈɛz
rih-CHEZ
Definition
To make the movements and sounds as if about to vomit, usually because of disgust or nausea, but nothing or little comes out.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈrɛtʃɪz
British English
ɹɪtʃˈɛz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RET-chez
UK
rih-CHEZ
Listen in Context
He retches when he smells spoiled food.
The baby retches after drinking too quickly.
She retches at the sight of blood.
Whenever the dog eats grass, it retches loudly.