How to pronounce raunchy
Say it like RAWN-chee. Raunchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAWN).
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- RAWN
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raunchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAWNSay 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 raunchy
American and British speakers say raunchy in essentially the same way: /ˈrɔntʃi/ in the US and /ˈrɔːntʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAWN-chee.
What does raunchy mean?
- Smutty; indecent.
- Lecherous.
- Sexually seductive.
Where does raunchy come from?
Of unknown etymology.
Questions about saying raunchy
How do you pronounce raunchy?
Say RAWN-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɔntʃi/. In British English it is /ˈrɔːntʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raunchy?
Raunchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAWN). Broken into parts: RAWN · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say raunchy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɔntʃi/ and the British form is /ˈrɔːntʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.