How to Pronounce which vs witch

Key Pronunciation Contrast

Homophones (⁄wɪtʃ⁄): ‘which’ is an interrogative pronoun, while ‘witch’ is a magical practitioner.

Contrast: Homophones: identical ⁄wɪtʃ⁄

Word 1Full word page➔

which

⁄wɪtʃ⁄

Syllables

WHICH

Definition:

What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

“Which is which?”

Word 2Full word page➔

witch

⁄wɪtʃ⁄

Syllables

WITCH

Definition:

A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events, particularly one with malicious motives.

“He cannot abide the old woman of Brentford; he swears she's a witch.”

Watch Native Video Clips & Ear Training

80 total video examples

Listen separately:

1/40

Watch on YouTube

Frequently Asked Questions: which vs witch

What is the difference in pronunciation between "which" and "witch"?

Homophones (⁄wɪtʃ⁄): ‘which’ is an interrogative pronoun, while ‘witch’ is a magical practitioner.

Where does the syllable stress fall in "which" vs "witch"?

"which" has 1 syllable(s) (which) with stress on "WHICH". "witch" has 1 syllable(s) (witch) with stress on "WITCH".

Why do English learners often confuse "which" and "witch"?

Learners frequently confuse them due to the close sound contrast: Homophones: identical ⁄wɪtʃ⁄. In rapid spoken English, context and vowel duration are the primary differentiators.

What are example sentences for "which" and "witch"?

Example for "which": "Which is which?" Example for "witch": "He cannot abide the old woman of Brentford; he swears she's a witch."