How to pronounce crunchie
Say it like KRUHN-chee. Crunchie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHN).
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- KRUHN
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crunchie 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.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crunchie
American and British speakers say crunchie in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʌntʃi/ in the US and /ˈkrʌntʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHN-chee.
What does crunchie mean?
- A somewhat granola- or cookie-like chocolate-covered sweet, served in bar form.
- An infantry soldier, a grunt.
Where does crunchie come from?
From crunchy. Use to refer to infantrymen in Vietnam is from their "crunching" through the jungle brush.
Questions about saying crunchie
How do you pronounce crunchie?
Say KRUHN-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌntʃi/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌntʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crunchie?
Crunchie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHN). Broken into parts: KRUHN · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say crunchie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʌntʃi/ and the British form is /ˈkrʌntʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.