How to pronounce munchkin
Say it like MUHNCH-kin. Munchkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHNCH).
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- MUHNCH
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Munchkin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHNCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of munchkin
American and British speakers say munchkin in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌntʃkɪn/ in the US and /ˈmʌnʃkɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHNSH-kin.
What does munchkin mean?
- A child.
- A person of very short stature.
- Alternative letter-case form of Munchkin (“domestic cat breed”).
Questions about saying munchkin
How do you pronounce munchkin?
Say MUHNCH-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌntʃkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmʌnʃkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in munchkin?
Munchkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHNCH). Broken into parts: MUHNCH · kin.
Do Americans and Brits say munchkin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌntʃkɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmʌnʃkɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.