How to pronounce paunchy
Say it like PAWN-chee. Paunchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAWN).
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- PAWN
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paunchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of paunchy
American and British speakers say paunchy in essentially the same way: /ˈpɔntʃi/ in the US and /ˈpɔːntʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAWN-chee.
What does paunchy mean?
- Having a paunch; having a prominent stomach; potbellied.“He exercised every day to avoid becoming paunchy in his old age.”
Where does paunchy come from?
From paunch + -y.
Words that rhyme with paunchy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paunchy.
Questions about saying paunchy
How do you pronounce paunchy?
Say PAWN-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔntʃi/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːntʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paunchy?
Paunchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAWN). Broken into parts: PAWN · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say paunchy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɔntʃi/ and the British form is /ˈpɔːntʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.