How to pronounce bunches
Say it like BUHN-chuz. Bunches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHN).
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- BUHN
- chuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bunches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bunches
American and British speakers say bunches in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌntʃəz/ in the US and /ˈbʌntʃəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHN-chuz.
What does bunches mean?
- plural of bunch How to pronounce bunch“The vintner gathered bunches of grapes.”
- Hair gathered together in two or more parts; pigtails.“She wore her hair in bunches.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bunch How to pronounce bunch“My underwear bunches up when the weather is humid.”
Questions about saying bunches
How do you pronounce bunches?
Say BUHN-chuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌntʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌntʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bunches?
Bunches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHN). Broken into parts: BUHN · chuz.
Do Americans and Brits say bunches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌntʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈbʌntʃəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.