How to pronounce linch
Say it like LINCH. Linch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LINCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of linch
American and British speakers say linch in essentially the same way: /lɪntʃ/ in the US and /lɪntʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LINCH.
What does linch mean?
- A ledge, a terrace; a right-angled projection; a lynchet.
Where does linch come from?
From Middle English linche, link, from Old English hlinċ (“a hill”).
Words that rhyme with linch
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Words that sound like linch
Questions about saying linch
How do you pronounce linch?
Say LINCH. The American pronunciation is /lɪntʃ/. In British English it is /lɪntʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linch?
Linch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LINCH.
Do Americans and Brits say linch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪntʃ/ and the British form is /lɪntʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as linch?
Linch sounds the same as lynch in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.