How Do You Spell PLANCH?

Pronunciation: [plˈant͡ʃ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "planch" might be confusing to some due to its pronunciation. The correct IPA transcription is /plæntʃ/. The reason for the unusual spelling is because it comes from the French word "planche" which means plank or board. The final "ch" sound is pronounced differently in French than in English, hence the use of a "ph" instead of a "sh". To pronounce it correctly, emphasize the "a" sound and then make a hard "ch" sound at the end.

PLANCH Meaning and Definition

  1. Planch is a term commonly used in the context of spiritualism and mediumship. It refers to a flat wooden board or surface that is typically used in séances or spirit communication sessions. The planch is often placed on a table and used by participants as a means of receiving messages or facilitating communication with spirits or the deceased.

    In practice, participants will lightly rest their hands on the planch, and it is believed that spiritual energy or forces will guide its movement across the board to spell out words, sentences, or responses to questions. This form of communication is known as planchette writing or automatic writing.

    The word "planch" itself is derived from the French word "planchette," which means a small plank or board. Planches have been used in spiritual and psychic practices since the 19th century and continue to be used by individuals interested in connecting with the spiritual realm.

    It is important to note that the use of a planch and planchette writing is regarded with skepticism by many scientists and skeptics who attribute the phenomenon to unconscious involuntary muscular movements known as the ideomotor effect. Nevertheless, for some individuals, the planch serves as a tool for spiritual exploration and connection with the otherworldly.

Common Misspellings for PLANCH

Plural form of PLANCH is PLANCHES

Conjugate verb Planch

CONDITIONAL

I would planch
you would planch
he/she/it would planch
we would planch
they would planch

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be planching
you would be planching
he/she/it would be planching
we would be planching
they would be planching

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have planch
you would have planch
he/she/it would have planch
we would have planch
they would have planch

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been planching
you would have been planching
he/she/it would have been planching
we would have been planching
they would have been planching

FUTURE

I will planch
you will planch
he/she/it will planch
we will planch
they will planch

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be planching
you will be planching
he/she/it will be planching
we will be planching
they will be planching

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have planched
you will have planched
he/she/it will have planched
we will have planched
they will have planched

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been planching
you will have been planching
he/she/it will have been planching
we will have been planching
they will have been planching

IMPERATIVE

you planch
we let´s planch

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to planch

PAST

I planched
you planched
he/she/it planched
we planched
they planched

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was planching
you were planching
he/she/it was planching
we were planching
they were planching

PAST PARTICIPLE

planched

PAST PERFECT

I had planched
you had planched
he/she/it had planched
we had planched
they had planched

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been planching
you had been planching
he/she/it had been planching
we had been planching
they had been planching

PRESENT

I planch
you planch
he/she/it planches
we planch
they planch

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am planching
you are planching
he/she/it is planching
we are planching
they are planching

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

planching

PRESENT PERFECT

I have planched
you have planched
he/she/it has planched
we have planched
they have planched

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been planching
you have been planching
he/she/it has been planching
we have been planching
they have been planching

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