How to pronounce munchies
Say it like MUHN-cheez. Munchies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHN).
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- MUHN
- cheez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Munchies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- cheezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of munchies
American and British speakers say munchies in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌntʃiz/ in the US and /ˈmʌntʃiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHN-cheez.
What does munchies mean?
- Food, especially convenience snack foods.
- Hunger, especially a craving for food as a result of alcohol or cannabis consumption.“I've got the munchies.”
- Cannabis edibles.
Where does munchies come from?
From munchie /munchy + -s.
Questions about saying munchies
How do you pronounce munchies?
Say MUHN-cheez. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌntʃiz/. In British English it is /ˈmʌntʃiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in munchies?
Munchies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHN). Broken into parts: MUHN · cheez.
Do Americans and Brits say munchies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌntʃiz/ and the British form is /ˈmʌntʃiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.