How to pronounce hunchy
Say it like HUHN-chee. Hunchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN).
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- HUHN
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hunchy 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.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hunchy
American and British speakers say hunchy in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌntʃi/ in the US and /ˈhʌntʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHN-chee.
What does hunchy mean?
- Having a hunched form or appearance.
Where does hunchy come from?
From hunch + -y.
Questions about saying hunchy
How do you pronounce hunchy?
Say HUHN-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌntʃi/. In British English it is /ˈhʌntʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hunchy?
Hunchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN). Broken into parts: HUHN · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say hunchy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌntʃi/ and the British form is /ˈhʌntʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.