How to pronounce crunches
Say it like KRUHN-chiz. Crunches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHN).
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- KRUHN
- chiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crunches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crunches
American and British speakers say crunches in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʌntʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈkrʌntʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHN-chiz.
What does crunches mean?
- plural of crunch How to pronounce crunch
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crunch How to pronounce crunch
Questions about saying crunches
How do you pronounce crunches?
Say KRUHN-chiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌntʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌntʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crunches?
Crunches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHN). Broken into parts: KRUHN · chiz.
Do Americans and Brits say crunches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʌntʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkrʌntʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.