How to pronounce witchhunt
Say it like WICH-huhnt. Witchhunt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WICH).
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- WICH
- huhnt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Witchhunt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- huhntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of witchhunt
American and British speakers say witchhunt in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪtʃˌhʌnt/ in the US and /ˈwɪtʃˌhʌnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WICH-huhnt.
What does witchhunt mean?
- Alternative form of witch-hunt.
Questions about saying witchhunt
How do you pronounce witchhunt?
Say WICH-huhnt. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪtʃˌhʌnt/. In British English it is /ˈwɪtʃˌhʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in witchhunt?
Witchhunt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WICH). Broken into parts: WICH · huhnt.
Do Americans and Brits say witchhunt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪtʃˌhʌnt/ and the British form is /ˈwɪtʃˌhʌnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.