How to pronounce hunched
Say it like HUHNCHT. Hunched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HUHNCHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hunched pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNCHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of hunched
American and British speakers say hunched in essentially the same way: /hʌntʃt/ in the US and /hʌntʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHNCHT.
What does hunched mean?
- simple past and past participle of hunch How to pronounce hunch
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying hunched
How do you pronounce hunched?
Say HUHNCHT. The American pronunciation is /hʌntʃt/. In British English it is /hʌntʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hunched?
Hunched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HUHNCHT.
Do Americans and Brits say hunched the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hʌntʃt/ and the British form is /hʌntʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.