How to pronounce lunchbox
Say it like LUHNCH-boks. Lunchbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHNCH).
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- LUHNCH
- boks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lunchbox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHNCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- boksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lunchbox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LUHNCH-boks.
What does lunchbox mean?
- A container for transporting meals, especially lunch.
- A lunch packaged in a disposable box to be taken away to eat.“Jack was carrying his lunchbox with him.”
- A luggable; an early laptop computer, usually a unit with a handle and a fold-out keyboard.
Where does lunchbox come from?
From lunch + box.
Questions about saying lunchbox
How do you pronounce lunchbox?
Say LUHNCH-boks. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌntʃˌbɑks/. In British English it is /ˈlʌntʃˌbɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lunchbox?
Lunchbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHNCH). Broken into parts: LUHNCH · boks.
Is lunchbox pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈlʌntʃˌbɒks/ (LUHNCH-boks).