These examples use the letters tch to spell the ch sound. This is because the ch sound falls straight after a short vowel sound.
Some exceptions to this rule are: rich, much, such, and which.
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hatch |
The eggs began to hatch.
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latch |
The old door is fitted with a brass latch.
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snatch |
The boy needed to learn not to snatch toys from other children.
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watch |
I like to watch television.
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stretch |
Make sure you stretch before you go for a run.
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witch |
The witch chanted a powerful incantation.
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stitch |
Dan stitched up the torn seam of his coat.
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crutch |
The injured man used a crutch.
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clutch |
Push the clutch all the way in before you change gear.
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kitchen |
We prepare food in the kitchen.
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butcher |
The butcher sells meat in his shop.
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hatchet |
A hatchet is a small axe.
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ketchup |
John likes ketchup on his food.
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match |
I hope we win the match.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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