How to pronounce lynching
Say it like LIN-ching. Lynching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN).
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- LIN
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lynching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lynching
American and British speakers say lynching in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪntʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlɪntʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIN-ching.
What does lynching mean?
- Execution of a person by mob action without due process of law, especially by hanging.
- present participle and gerund of lynch How to pronounce lynch
Where does lynching come from?
From lynch + -ing, see lynch.
Words that rhyme with lynching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lynching.
Questions about saying lynching
How do you pronounce lynching?
Say LIN-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪntʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪntʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lynching?
Lynching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN). Broken into parts: LIN · ching.
Do Americans and Brits say lynching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪntʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlɪntʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.