Pronunciation

How to pronounce “stretch

“stretch” is pronounced /stɹɛtʃ/ — 1 syllable.
The sound

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stretch

/stɹɛtʃ/

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'stretch' is one beat: /stɹɛtʃ/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.
Meaning

a large and unbroken expanse or distance

a stretch of highway

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