How to pronounce chinch
Say it like CHINCH. Chinch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHINCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chinch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHINCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chinch
American and British speakers say chinch in essentially the same way: /tʃɪntʃ/ in the US and /tʃɪntʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHINCH.
What does chinch mean?
- The bedbug (Cimex lectularius).
- To fill up.
Where does chinch come from?
From Spanish chinche (“bedbug”) or Portuguese chinche, from Latin cimex (“bedbug”).
Words that rhyme with chinch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chinch.
Questions about saying chinch
How do you pronounce chinch?
Say CHINCH. The American pronunciation is /tʃɪntʃ/. In British English it is /tʃɪntʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chinch?
Chinch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHINCH.
Do Americans and Brits say chinch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃɪntʃ/ and the British form is /tʃɪntʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.