How to pronounce scrunchy
Say it like SKRUHN-chee. Scrunchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRUHN).
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- SKRUHN
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrunchy 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 scrunchy
American and British speakers say scrunchy in essentially the same way: /ˈskrʌntʃi/ in the US and /ˈskrʌntʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRUHN-chee.
What does scrunchy mean?
- Alternative spelling of scrunchie.
- Scrunched up; creased or wrinkled.
Where does scrunchy come from?
From scrunch + -y.
Questions about saying scrunchy
How do you pronounce scrunchy?
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 scrunchy?
Scrunchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRUHN). Broken into parts: SKRUHN · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say scrunchy 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.