How to pronounce lynch
Say it like LINCH. Lynch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LINCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lynch 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 lynch
American and British speakers say lynch in essentially the same way: /lɪntʃ/ in the US and /lɪntʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LINCH.
What does lynch mean?
- kill without legal sanction“The blood-thirsty mob lynched the alleged killer of the child”
Where does lynch come from?
First attested 1835, from Lynch law, which appeared in 1811.
Words that rhyme with lynch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lynch.
Questions about saying lynch
How do you pronounce lynch?
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 lynch?
Lynch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LINCH.
Do Americans and Brits say lynch 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.