The word "stretchest" is spelled with the letter "e" before "t" and "ch". This spelling reflects the pronunciation of the word, which is '/strɛtʃəst/'. The "e" allows the "t" and "ch" sounds to be pronounced separately and not blend together into a "k" sound. "Stretchest" is the second person singular form of the verb "stretch," meaning to extend or lengthen. While the spelling may seem unfamiliar to some, it is a correct and accurate representation of the word's pronunciation.
The word "stretchest" is a verb form of the word "stretch". The etymology of "stretch" can be traced back to the Old English word "streccean" or "streccan", which meant to extend or draw tight. The word has evolved over time, influenced by Middle Low German and Middle Dutch, to become "stretch" in modern English. "Stretchest" is the second-person singular form of the verb "stretch" in the present indicative tense, used when addressing someone in the familiar "you" form.