How to Pronounce Brunch

To pronounce "brunch", say BRUNCH — one syllable, IPA /bɹʌntʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɹʌntʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “brunch”

"brunch" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bunch and squinch, if that helps it stick.

What does brunch mean?

noun

  1. A meal eaten later in the day than breakfast and earlier than lunch, and often consisting of typical foods from both of those meals.

verb

  1. To eat brunch.

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Words that rhyme with brunch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bunchsquinchmunchpunchhunchscrunchcrunchclunchskinchrunchlunchcounterpunch

Related words

lunchlunchtimeluncheonbreakfastdinnernoonmiddaybrunchtime

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brunch"?▾

"Brunch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "brunch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brunch" is /bɹʌntʃ/.

What does "brunch" mean?▾

Brunch: A meal eaten later in the day than breakfast and earlier than lunch, and often consisting of typical foods from both of those meals.

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