How to pronounce scrunch
Say it like SKRUHNCH. Scrunch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKRUHNCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrunch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRUHNCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of scrunch
American and British speakers say scrunch in essentially the same way: /skrʌntʃ/ in the US and /skrʌntʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRUHNCH.
What does scrunch mean?
- A crunching noise.
- To crumple and squeeze to make more compact.“He scrunched the paper into a ball and threw it at the whistling girl.”
- To contract the muscles of one's face so as to draw their facial features together, out of pain, discomfort, uncertainty, etc.“He scrunched his face at his wife's confounding request.”
- Alternative form of scranch.
Where does scrunch come from?
Attested since about 1800.
Words that rhyme with scrunch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scrunch.
Questions about saying scrunch
How do you pronounce scrunch?
Say SKRUHNCH. The American pronunciation is /skrʌntʃ/. In British English it is /skrʌntʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrunch?
Scrunch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKRUHNCH.
Do Americans and Brits say scrunch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skrʌntʃ/ and the British form is /skrʌntʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.