How to Pronounce "stretch to"
expression
ˈstɹɛtʃ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
STRECH-too, STRECH-tuh, STRECH-tih
stɹˈɛtʃ/ /tˈuː
strech-TOO
Definition
To reach as far as a certain point, amount, or limit, either physically, financially, or in terms of effort. It often implies difficulty, barely being able to reach something, or pushing limits.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹɛtʃ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
stɹˈɛtʃ/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRECH-too, STRECH-tuh, STRECH-tih
UK
strech-TOO
Listen in Context
My arm can't stretch to the top shelf.
I can't stretch to buying a new phone this month.
Our budget will just stretch to cover the rent.
If you really want that jacket, I might be able to stretch to it.