How to Pronounce Chinch

To pronounce "chinch", say CHINCH — one syllable, IPA /tʃɪntʃ/. 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

/tʃɪntʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chinch”

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

What does chinch mean?

noun

  1. The bedbug (Cimex lectularius).

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Words that rhyme with chinch

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flinchclinchpinchcinchinchsynchgrinch

Related words

bedbugbugbugscimexbed-bugcimicidvinchuca

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chinch"?▾

"Chinch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chinch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chinch" is /tʃɪntʃ/.

What does "chinch" mean?▾

Chinch: The bedbug (Cimex lectularius).

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