How to Pronounce Bunch

To pronounce "bunch", say BUNCH — one syllable, IPA /ˈbʌntʃ/. 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

/ˈbʌntʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bunch”

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

Sounds exactly like: bunche — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bunch mean?

noun

  1. A group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together.

    “a bunch of grapes;  a bunch of bananas;  a bunch of keys;  a bunch of yobs on a street corner”

  2. The peloton; the main group of riders formed during a race.

verb

  1. To gather into a bunch.
  2. To gather fabric into folds.

Synonyms

clustergroupcirclegangpackbunch of orekidney

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Words that rhyme with bunch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squinchmunchpunchhunchscrunchcrunchclunchskinchrunchlunchcounterpunchbunche

Related words

clustercaboodlecrewlotcrowdbundlegangclump

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bunch"?▾

"Bunch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bunch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bunch" is /ˈbʌntʃ/.

What does "bunch" mean?▾

Bunch: A group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together.

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