How to pronounce haunchy
Say it like HAWN-chee. Haunchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWN).
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- HAWN
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haunchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of haunchy
American and British speakers say haunchy in essentially the same way: /ˈhɔntʃi/ in the US and /ˈhɔːntʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAWN-chee.
What does haunchy mean?
- With a pronounced motion of the haunch.
Where does haunchy come from?
From haunch + -y.
Words that rhyme with haunchy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of haunchy.
Questions about saying haunchy
How do you pronounce haunchy?
Say HAWN-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔntʃi/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːntʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haunchy?
Haunchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWN). Broken into parts: HAWN · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say haunchy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɔntʃi/ and the British form is /ˈhɔːntʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.