How to pronounce luncheon
Say it like LUHN-chun. Luncheon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHN).
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- LUHN
- chun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luncheon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of luncheon
American and British speakers say luncheon in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌntʃən/ in the US and /ˈlʌntʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHN-chun.
What does luncheon mean?
- A formal meal served in the middle of the day.“Most people thought the food at the luncheon was mediocre.”
- A large, cheap, processed sausage served in thin slices.“Ian bought the luncheon since it was on special.”
- Any midday meal; lunch.
- To eat luncheon.
- To serve luncheon to.
Where does luncheon come from?
Noun sense 2 (“sausage”) is likely a ellipsis of luncheon sausage or luncheon meat.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with luncheon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of luncheon.
Questions about saying luncheon
How do you pronounce luncheon?
Say LUHN-chun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌntʃən/. In British English it is /ˈlʌntʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luncheon?
Luncheon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHN). Broken into parts: LUHN · chun.
Do Americans and Brits say luncheon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌntʃən/ and the British form is /ˈlʌntʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.