How to pronounce hunching
Say it like HUHN-ching. Hunching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN).
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- HUHN
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hunching 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.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hunching
American and British speakers say hunching in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌntʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhʌntʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHN-ching.
What does hunching mean?
- present participle and gerund of hunch How to pronounce hunch
- The motion by which something is hunched.
Words that rhyme with hunching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hunching.
Questions about saying hunching
How do you pronounce hunching?
Say HUHN-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌntʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌntʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hunching?
Hunching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN). Broken into parts: HUHN · ching.
Do Americans and Brits say hunching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌntʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhʌntʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.