How to Pronounce "wretches"
word
ˈɹɛtʃ
RECH-iz
ɹˈɛtʃɪz
RECH-iz
Definition
People who are very unhappy, unfortunate, or in a miserable situation. It can also mean people who are despised or pitied.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛtʃ
British English
ɹˈɛtʃɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RECH-iz
UK
RECH-iz
Listen in Context
The king showed no mercy to the wretches in the dungeon.
Many wretches begged for food during the famine.
They rescued the poor wretches from the icy river.
"Those poor wretches never had a chance," she whispered sadly.