How to pronounce scrunchie
Say it like SKRUHN-chee. Scrunchie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRUHN).
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- SKRUHN
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrunchie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scrunchie
American and British speakers say scrunchie in essentially the same way: /ˈskrʌntʃi/ in the US and /ˈskrʌntʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRUHN-chee.
What does scrunchie mean?
- A small elasticated ring of fabric placed around long hair to hold it in place behind the head.
Where does scrunchie come from?
By reanalysis as scrunch + -ie from the brand name of the originator product, Scünci, which was a marketing-department alteration of the earliest name, Scunci, after the inventor's dog; more in Wikipedia at scrunchie § History.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying scrunchie
How do you pronounce scrunchie?
Say SKRUHN-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrʌntʃi/. In British English it is /ˈskrʌntʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrunchie?
Scrunchie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRUHN). Broken into parts: SKRUHN · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say scrunchie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskrʌntʃi/ and the British form is /ˈskrʌntʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.