How to pronounce hunches
Say it like HUHN-chiz. Hunches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN).
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- HUHN
- chiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hunches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNSay 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 hunches
American and British speakers say hunches in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌntʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈhʌntʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHN-chiz.
What does hunches mean?
- plural of hunch How to pronounce hunch
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hunch How to pronounce hunch
Questions about saying hunches
How do you pronounce hunches?
Say HUHN-chiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌntʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈhʌntʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hunches?
Hunches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN). Broken into parts: HUHN · chiz.
Do Americans and Brits say hunches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌntʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈhʌntʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.